Composite Veneers
Composite veneers use tooth-colored resin to reshape and restore teeth cosmetically — a minimally invasive, affordable alternative to porcelain veneers.
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.
Composite Filling
A composite filling is a tooth-colored resin restoration that bonds to natural tooth structure — learn how it works, its benefits, and when it’s used.
Computer-Guided Surgery
Computer-guided surgery uses CBCT imaging and digital planning to place dental implants with precision — improving outcomes and reducing surgical risk.
Cavity Preparation
Cavity preparation removes decay and shapes tooth structure for a dental restoration. Learn the key steps, instruments, and why precision is critical.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting rebuilds lost jawbone to support dental implants and repair defects from tooth loss or periodontal disease. Learn how this essential procedure works.
Bite Adjustment Procedure
A bite adjustment procedure corrects uneven tooth contacts that cause pain, wear, and jaw strain — learn what it involves and when it’s needed.
Bite Splint Therapy
Bite splint therapy uses a custom oral appliance to relieve jaw pain, protect against bruxism, and treat TMJ dysfunction — learn how it works and why it matters.
Bone Augmentation
Bone augmentation rebuilds lost jawbone volume to support dental implants and restore oral function. Learn the techniques, graft types, and what to expect.
Apicoectomy
An apicoectomy removes the infected root tip when root canal treatment fails. Learn when this endodontic surgery is needed and what the procedure involves.
Abscess Drainage
Abscess drainage evacuates pus from a dental infection to relieve pressure and pain. Learn the types, procedure steps, and why timely treatment matters.