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Post
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Post Thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a "coping" that replaces lost tooth structure and retains crown.
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Root
Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw.
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Pontic
Replacement tooth mounted on a fixed or removal appliance.
Porcelain crown
All porcelain restoration covering the coronal portion of tooth (above the gum line).
PFM crown
Porcelain fused to metal crown. Restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
Porcelain inlay
Tooth-colored restoration made of porcelain, cemented or bonded in place.
Porcelain veneers
A thin layer of porcelain, fabricated by a laboratory) bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth structure, close spaces, straighten teeth or change color and/or shape.
Post
Post-core
Post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crown.
Post-crown
Single structure that combines post-core and crown.
PPO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
PDO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
Prognosis
The anticipated outcome of treatment.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Root
Tooth structure that connects the tooth to the jaw.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Pontic
Replacement tooth mounted on a fixed or removal appliance.
Porcelain crown
All porcelain restoration covering the coronal portion of tooth (above the gum line).
PFM crown
Porcelain fused to metal crown. Restoration with metal coping (for strength) covered by porcelain (for appearance).
Porcelain inlay
Tooth-colored restoration made of porcelain, cemented or bonded in place.
Porcelain veneers
A thin layer of porcelain, fabricated by a laboratory) bonded to a natural tooth to replace lost tooth structure, close spaces, straighten teeth or change color and/or shape.
Post
Post-core
Post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crown.
Post-crown
Single structure that combines post-core and crown.
PPO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
PDO
Preferred provider (dental) organization which a health care (dental) provider may join, offering fee for service treatment at reduced fees.
Prognosis
The anticipated outcome of treatment.
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