Abrasion

Tooth wear caused by forces other than chewing such as holding objects between the teeth or improper brushing.

Abutment

A tooth (or implant) that supports a dental prosthesis.

Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry

Bonding, porcelain veneers, tooth whitening, porcelain inlays and onlays.

Alveolar bone

The part of the jaw that surround the roots of the teeth.

Amalgam

An alloy used in direct dental restorations.

Analgesia

Loss of pain sensations without loss of consciousness.

Anesthesia, General

A controlled state of unconsciousness, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes.

Anesthesia, Local

The loss of pain sensation over a specific area of the anatomy without loss of consciousness.