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Bundle bone is surrounding the tooth roots and it is 1mm thick. Sharpey's fibers insert into the dental bundle bone. This bone is the first to resorb after tooth extraction

Algophobia is an excessive and irrational fear of experiencing pain

Elmiron is a medication, which treats interstitial cystitis, also known as inflammation of the bladder

SOPs in dental teams stand for standard operating procedures performed as routine services from the dentist

AGE procedures stand for aerosol generating exposure in dentistry

Crepitation means a crackling or rattling sound. Crepitation in dentistry can be caused by infections and tissue necrosis

What to look for, when purchasing dental insurance plan

Pericision or fiberotomy is a dental procedure of cutting the periodontal ligament of the tooth

Condensing osteitis appears on x-ray as area with higher bone density. Infection is fought by the body, which creates newly formed bone. This can be attributed to a strong immune system