Certain types of composite fillings get hardened by a special light. With these fillings, your dentist will layer the material, stopping several times to shine a bright light on the resin to cure (harden) the material and make it strong. Finally, your dentist will use burs to finish and po...
Tooth decay at gumline treatment is similar to other cavity treatments, but with some small differences. If the cavity extends beneath the gumline, it can be challenging for the dental professional to access it with their drill or laser. In these situations, your dentist may perform minor gum ...
Given that production of plastic resin is usually the major contributor to the carbon footprint of a plastic bottle, recycling can reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses by an estimated 30 to 70 percent. Other environmentally friendly alternatives include using less plastic for bottles, ma...
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What is a surgical guide for dental implants? An implant surgical guide is a piece of acrylic resin that fits right over adjacent teeth, with a hole where the implant is to be placed. It is used when a surgeon needs exact guidance as to where in the bone to drill and prepare for the...
For dental bonding, the cosmetic dentist applies a moldable resin to the tooth and hardens it with ultraviolet light. Then, they trim, shape, and polish the material to blend into the surface of the tooth. Bonding can repair chips, cracks, misshapen teeth, and tooth decay. For minor cosmeti...
For interproximal cavities, or cavities in between teeth, your dentist may opt for composite resin on visible teeth to address your aesthetic concerns and to provide a more attractive appearance. Based on the severity and location of your cavity, your dentist will know which is the best option ...
Fluoride varnish, technically known as fluoride stannous, is highly concentrated fluoride mixed with a synthetic resin base to create a sealant. The varnish usually contains at least 25 percent fluoride and 71 percent stannous tin. The sealant is applied by a dentist or dental hygienist to the te...
(transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward. I treated my son to some popcorn in the interval. I've done so well this month, I'll treat you all to dinner (or Dinner is my treat.) My...
Cure resin 1 Cure Be or become preserved; The apricots cure in the sun 1 Cure Restoration to health from a disease. The patient was seeking a cure for his persistent cough. 1 Cure To prepare, preserve, or finish (a substance) by a chemical or physical process. Cure (figurative) A solu...