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Tooth Filling

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Purpose: To restore a tooth damaged by decay. Steps: Removal of decay, cleaning the affected area, and filling the cavity with a filling material.

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Veneers

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Purpose: To improve the appearance of teeth. Steps: Removing a small amount of tooth enamel, taking an impression, and bonding the veneer to the tooth.

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Dental Bridges

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Purpose: To replace missing teeth. Steps: Preparing the anchoring teeth, taking a mold, and creating & fitting the permanent bridge.

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Biopsy of Oral Tissues

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Purpose: To diagnose diseases. Steps: Numbing the area, removing a tissue sample, and sending it for analysis.

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Night Guard Fitting

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Purpose: To prevent teeth grinding during sleep. Steps: Taking an impression of the teeth, creating a custom-fit night guard, and ensuring proper fit.

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Dentures

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Purpose: To replace missing teeth. Steps: Taking impressions of the mouth, creating custom dentures, and fitting them to the patient.

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Gum Graft Surgery

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Purpose: To treat gum recession. Steps: Removing tissue from the palate, creating flaps in the gums, and attaching the graft.

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Dental Sealants

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Purpose: To prevent decay on the chewing surfaces. Steps: Cleaning the tooth surface, applying the sealant material, and curing with light.

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Dental Bonding

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Purpose: To repair chipped or cracked teeth. Steps: Application of a resin material, sculpting to the desired shape, and curing with ultraviolet light.

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Root Canal Treatment

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Purpose: To treat infected pulp of a tooth. Steps: Removal of the infected pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the root canals, and sealing with a filling material.

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Dental Implants

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Purpose: To replace missing teeth. Steps: Surgery to insert implant, healing period, and fitting of the crown.

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Tooth Extraction

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Purpose: To remove a tooth that is damaged or decayed. Steps: Numbing the area, loosening the tooth, and removing the tooth.

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Dental Crown

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Purpose: To cover a damaged tooth or implant. Steps: Reshaping the tooth, taking an impression, and placing a permanent crown over the tooth.

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Wisdom Tooth Removal

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Purpose: To alleviate pain or prevent complications. Steps: Incision in the gum tissue, removal of bone if needed, extraction of the tooth, and suturing.

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Teeth Cleaning

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Purpose: To prevent cavities and gum disease. Steps: Scaling to remove plaque and tartar, polishing to remove stains, and flossing.

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Teeth Whitening

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Purpose: To lighten the color of teeth. Steps: Applying whitening agent, possibly using a light to enhance the action of the whitening agent, and rinsing the mouth.

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Dental Contouring and Reshaping

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Purpose: To correct crooked teeth, chips, or irregularities. Steps: Marking areas to reduce, sculpting the tooth to the desired shape, and polishing.

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Fluoride Treatment

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Purpose: To prevent tooth decay. Steps: Cleaning the teeth, applying fluoride in a gel, foam or varnish form, and allowing it to set.

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Dental Inlays and Onlays

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Purpose: To repair tooth with too much damage for a filling but not enough for a crown. Steps: Removing decay, taking an impression, and bonding the inlay or onlay.

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Orthodontic Treatment

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Purpose: To align and straighten teeth. Steps: Assessment, fitting for braces or aligners, and regular adjustments.

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