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Porcelain fused to metal dental crowns are also known as PFM or VMK crowns. They are formed by porcelain being combined with precious or non-precious metal alloy.

Porcelain fused to gold dental crowns are formed by porcelain being combined with a casting gold alloy. The PFG crown combines the functional qualities of the gold and the aesthetic qualities of the ceramic.

Waterpick, also known as water flosser and oral irrigator, is a tool for flossing your teeth and gums using a jet of water.

Assessing saliva components allows dentists to predict the progression of gum disease. Which are the biomarkers linked to periodontal disease?

The saliva tests help dentists identify the risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease. The testing measures the buffering capacity, pH, volume and consistency of stimulated and non-stimulated saliva.

Kennedy classification is a categorization of edentulism, divided into four classes, most commonly used to plan a removable partial denture.

Odontoplasty, also known as slenderizing or enameloplasty, is a non-invasive dental procedure that recontours the tooth shape by removing part of the enamel.

Pogonion, often marked as Pg or Pog, is a cephalometric landmark located at the anterior prominent part of the mandible.

The bluegrass dental appliance is a fixed orthodontic appliance that is used for overcoming thumb sucking and tongue thrusting.

The mandibular border movements drawn on a horizontal plane form the Gothic arch tracing. They show the lateral and posterior-anterior movements of the lower jaw.