- filling – a term commonly used to describe a material such as metal, resin, or porcelain used to restore lost or damaged tooth structure
- fistula – a boil in the gums, infected with pus
- fixed denture/prosthesis – prosthetic which is attached to adjacent teeth or dental implants to be non-removable by the patient
- flap surgery – surgical lifting of the gum tissue in order to expose and clean tooth and bone structures beneath
- forceps – a tool that may be used in the removal of teeth
- fracture – crack or break in bone or tooth structure
- frenectomy – surgical reshaping or removal of a small amount of muscle tissue attaching lips to gums or tongue to mouth floor, generally done to improve function
- frenulum/frenum – thin muscle tissue that attaches cheek, lip, and/or tongue within the mouth
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Apicoectomy – What is it and Why is it Needed? | Ocean NJ Endodontist
If you have ever needed root canal therapy, you may know that an Endodontist is a dentist who specializes in treatment of the tooth root. However, there are some cases where traditional root canal therapy will not be possible or will not yield the best solution for your infection. In these cases, your dentist may refer you…
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