Gingivoplasty
Gingivoplasty reshapes gum tissue to correct uneven contours and support periodontal health. Learn when it’s performed and what recovery looks like.
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.
Gum Contouring
Gum contouring reshapes excess gingival tissue to balance your smile and support long-term periodontal health. Learn what the procedure involves.
Frenectomy
Frenectomy is a minor oral surgery to remove or reposition a restrictive frenum. Discover when it’s needed, how it’s performed, and what recovery involves.
Gingivectomy
A gingivectomy removes diseased or excess gum tissue to treat periodontal pockets and gingival overgrowth. Learn when it’s indicated and what the procedure involves.
Fixed Prosthodontics
Fixed prosthodontics covers crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant restorations permanently cemented in the mouth to restore function, esthetics, and arch integrity.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatment strengthens tooth enamel and prevents dental caries. Discover how this proven in-office procedure works, its forms, and who benefits most.
Enamel Shaping
Enamel shaping is a quick, minimally invasive procedure that smooths and reshapes teeth by removing small amounts of enamel. Learn who it benefits and how it works.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin porcelain or composite shells bonded to teeth to correct stains, chips, and gaps. Learn how they work and who qualifies.
Dental Restoration
Dental restoration repairs or replaces damaged tooth structure using fillings, crowns, bridges, and implants — learn types and why timely care matters.
Dental Scaling
Dental scaling removes calculus from tooth surfaces to treat periodontal disease. Learn how it works and why it matters for your gum health.