The lowdown on some common dental-related terms from Susan E. Brackett, a spokesperson for the American College of Prosthodontists. Bonding: A process in which tooth-colored material (usually plastic) ...

Ever heard your dentist use a word or phrase you didn’t understand? You’re not alone! It’s not uncommon for dentists to use words that might sound completely foreign to you. Dentists use very specific ...

Abutment: A tooth or implant used to support a prosthesis. A crown unit used as part of a fixed bridge. Abcess: A localised inflammation due to a collection of pus in the bone or soft tissue, usually ...