Ridge Preservation
Ridge preservation maintains jawbone volume after extraction, preventing bone loss and ensuring optimal conditions for dental implants and prosthetics.
Category: Dental Procedures
Dental procedures span everything from a five-minute bite adjustment to multi-appointment surgical reconstructions. This section of the Rebrief Dental Glossary defines the procedures patients encounter and clinicians perform — restorative, surgical, periodontal, endodontic, and prosthodontic. Restorative entries cover cavity preparation, composite filling, composite veneers, and the indirect restorations (inlays, onlays, crowns) that follow when caries extends beyond what direct fillings handle. Surgical entries include alveoloplasty, apicoectomy, abscess drainage, bone grafting, bone augmentation, computer-guided surgery, and connective tissue grafting for soft-tissue augmentation. We also cover the procedural workflows around occlusion (bite adjustment, bite splint therapy) and the periodontal interventions that maintain the supporting structures defined elsewhere in the glossary. Each procedure entry explains the indication (why it’s done), a brief overview of the technique, and the materials and equipment involved — with cross-links to anatomy entries (so you can see what’s being treated) and to dental-equipment terms (so you can see what’s being used). The goal is a fast, accurate reference for chair-side terminology, treatment-plan language, and patient explanations. Use the search across the full glossary, or scroll the alphabetical list below to browse this category.
Sinus Lift Surgery
Sinus lift surgery adds bone to the posterior upper jaw to enable dental implants. Learn the procedure, graft options, and healing timeline.
Root Canal Irrigation
Root canal irrigation uses chemical solutions to disinfect and remove debris from the canal system, making it essential for successful endodontic treatment.
Root Canal Obturation
Root canal obturation seals the cleaned canal with gutta-percha and sealer to prevent bacterial re-entry — learn why it’s critical to endodontic success.
Root Canal
A root canal removes infected pulp tissue, relieves severe tooth pain, and saves natural teeth from extraction. Learn the signs, steps, and what to expect.
Post and Core Buildup
A post and core buildup reconstructs a severely damaged tooth after root canal therapy, creating the foundation needed to support a permanent crown.
Pulpotomy
Pulpotomy removes infected coronal pulp while preserving the root pulp. Learn the procedure steps, indications, and how it differs from pulpectomy.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells bonded to teeth to correct color, shape, and size. Learn how they work, who qualifies, and what to expect.
Pulpectomy
A pulpectomy removes all infected dental pulp to save a tooth. Learn when it’s needed, how the procedure works, and how it differs from a pulpotomy.
Periodontal Maintenance
Periodontal maintenance keeps gum disease from returning after treatment. Discover what visits involve and why consistent care protects teeth and bone.