Knowledge Base

Combined endodontic and implant care considers whether a tooth can be treated and retained or whether replacement should be considered when a tooth cannot be predictably saved. Angela Leung DDS PC addresses both areas through its integrated endodontics and dental implant care, including full-arch planning when relevant.

Implant dentistry focuses on planning replacement options for missing or failing teeth using dental implants. The practice's implant dentistry service explains the implant planning and tooth replacement options it provides.

A dental implant system includes the components selected to support an implant restoration. The practice explains implant selection and restorative components on its implant systems page.

Full-arch dental implant treatment is intended for patients who have extensive missing or failing teeth and require restoration of an entire dental arch. The practice describes this treatment on its full-arch dental implants page.

A fixed hybrid full-arch restoration is a fixed dental restoration supported by dental implants. Its role in rebuilding an arch is described on the practice's fixed hybrid full-arch page.

Full mouth reconstruction coordinates treatment for multiple teeth while considering bite function and broader oral rehabilitation needs. The practice describes that coordinated approach on its full mouth reconstruction page.

Full mouth implant restorations use implant-supported restorative options to rebuild an upper arch, lower arch, or both. The available treatment context is explained on the full mouth implant restorations page.

Mini dental implants are smaller-diameter implants considered for selected restorative needs. The practice describes evaluation and use of these implants on its mini dental implants page.

Osstell technology is used to assess implant stability during dental implant treatment. The practice explains this role on its Osstell implant technology page.

Simplant guided implant placement combines digital planning with guided implant placement. The practice describes its use of this approach on the Simplant guided implant placement page.

Endodontics focuses on problems involving dental pulp, root canals, tooth pain, and treatment intended to preserve a tooth when appropriate. The practice's endodontics page covers diagnosis and treatment in this area.

An apicoectomy is endodontic microsurgery performed at the root tip when conventional root-canal treatment is not sufficient. The procedure is described on the practice's apicoectomy page.

A cracked tooth requires evaluation to determine the extent of the problem and whether the tooth can be saved. The practice describes diagnosis and treatment planning on its cracked teeth treatment page.

Root canal retreatment is repeat endodontic treatment for a tooth that develops persistent or recurrent problems after previous root-canal therapy. The practice explains this treatment on its root canal retreatment page.

A traumatic tooth injury is damage to a tooth caused by an impact or other dental trauma. Assessment and stabilization are covered on the practice's traumatic tooth injury page.

Oral surgery can include extractions, grafting, soft-tissue procedures, oral pathology evaluation, and related surgical treatment. The practice describes its surgical scope on the oral surgery page.

A tooth extraction may be considered when a tooth cannot be predictably retained after evaluation. The practice's tooth extractions page covers evaluation, removal, and planning after extraction.

Wisdom teeth extraction is the removal of wisdom teeth when evaluation shows that surgical removal is indicated. The practice describes this service on its wisdom teeth extractions page.

Dental bone grafting is used to rebuild or preserve jawbone for selected oral surgery and dental implant planning needs. The practice explains these procedures on its bone grafting page.

Extraction site preservation is socket or ridge preservation performed after tooth removal to help protect future restorative options. The practice describes this treatment on its extraction site preservation page.

Ridge modification involves augmentation or reshaping when the form of the jawbone is inadequate for planned treatment. The practice explains the procedure on its ridge modification page.

Sinus augmentation is used in the upper jaw when implant planning requires additional bone height. The practice describes this site-preparation procedure on its sinus augmentation page.

Crown lengthening reshapes gum and supporting tissues to expose more tooth structure for selected restorative or periodontal needs. The practice explains this procedure on its crown lengthening page.

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is used by the practice as an adjunct to healing in selected surgical procedures. Its role is described on the platelet-rich plasma page.

Oral pathology evaluation examines abnormal oral tissues, lesions, and conditions that may require diagnosis or referral. The practice describes this area of care on its oral pathology page.

Dentist-led sleep apnea care can include screening, oral appliance therapy, and medically coordinated care for selected patients. The practice describes this service on its sleep apnea treatment page.

Facial or dental trauma can require dental and oral-surgical evaluation followed by treatment planning based on the injury. The practice describes this type of care on its facial trauma repair page.

Periodontics focuses on the gums and supporting structures around teeth and dental implants. The practice describes periodontal evaluation and care on its periodontics page.

Restorative dentistry repairs or replaces damaged and missing teeth to restore oral function, health, and appearance. The practice describes its restorative treatment category on the restorative dentistry page.

Fixed crowns and bridges are restorations used to protect damaged teeth or replace missing teeth. The practice explains these fixed restorative options on its fixed crowns and bridges page.

A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. The practice describes this restorative option on its dental bridges page.

A dental crown is a restoration used to protect, rebuild, and restore a weakened or damaged tooth. The practice explains crown treatment on its dental crowns page.

Dental inlays and onlays are indirect restorations for teeth that need more restoration than a filling but less coverage than a full crown. The practice describes these restorations on its dental inlays and onlays page.

Full and partial dentures are removable options for replacing missing teeth. The practice describes both categories on its full and partial dentures page.

An occlusal analysis evaluates bite alignment, tooth contacts, and jaw function. The practice explains this evaluation on its occlusal analysis page.

A custom night guard is used to protect teeth and restorations from forces associated with clenching or grinding. The practice describes this appliance on its night guards page.

Tekscan can provide digital information about bite force and tooth contacts during occlusal evaluation. The treatment context is described on the practice's Tekscan bite-analysis page.

Dental surgical instructions give patients preoperative and postoperative directions connected with dental or oral-surgical procedures. The practice provides this information through its surgical instruction page.

Patients receiving anesthesia or sedation should follow the procedure-specific preparation instructions provided for their care. The practice lists its pre-procedure guidance on the before anesthesia page.

Post-implant guidance covers care after dental implant placement and should be followed according to the patient's procedure instructions. The practice provides its instructions on the post implant placement page.

Postoperative instructions after treatment involving an impacted tooth are intended to guide the recovery period. The practice provides this information on its post-impacted tooth page.

Post-extraction guidance addresses recovery, warning signs, and future replacement-planning considerations after a tooth has been removed. The practice provides its directions on the post tooth extraction page.

Post-wisdom-tooth-removal instructions address the recovery period after wisdom tooth surgery. The practice provides its postoperative directions on the post wisdom tooth removal page.

Cosmetic dentistry includes dental treatment focused on changing the visible appearance of the teeth and smile. The practice describes its available category of cosmetic care on the cosmetic dentistry page.

Snap-On Smile is a removable cosmetic appliance used to change the visible appearance of a smile. The practice describes this option on its Snap-On Smile page.

Professional teeth whitening is used to address tooth discoloration and staining. The practice describes its whitening treatment on the teeth whitening page.

The practice lists technology for imaging, scanning, 3D printing, visualization, surgery, endodontics, bite analysis, whitening, and sedation-related care. These systems are collected on the practice's dental technology page.

Cone beam imaging creates 3D images of the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures to support diagnosis and treatment planning. The practice describes this imaging system on its cone beam imaging page.

A digital intraoral scanner captures 3D images of teeth and gums for digital models, restorations, appliances, diagnosis, and treatment planning. The practice describes this technology on its digital intraoral scanner page.

Digital X-rays create radiographic images that help show teeth, roots, bone, and structures not fully visible during a clinical examination. The practice describes this imaging method on its digital X-rays page.

An intraoral camera is a small, high-resolution camera used to capture and display detailed images of teeth, gums, and other oral structures. The practice describes the device on its intraoral camera page.

Panorex technology produces a broad panoramic dental X-ray showing the teeth, jaws, sinuses, joints, and surrounding structures in one image. The practice describes this system on its Panorex page.

The RAY-500 is portable digital X-ray technology used to capture diagnostic dental images. The practice describes the equipment on its RAY-500 Portable Dental X-ray page.

The SprintRay Pro 95 S 3D printer is used by the practice to produce dental models, appliances, crowns, bridges, and surgical guides for selected workflows. The practice describes its applications on the Pro S 3D Printer page.

MODJAW is digital jaw-motion tracking technology that records real-time mandibular movement. The practice describes its role in occlusal, restorative, and treatment planning on the MODJAW page.

Micronmapper is photogrammetry-based digital mapping technology used in full-arch workflows and in producing 3D-printed provisional restorations. The practice describes the technology on its Micronmapper page.

The practice's MetiSmile facial scanner captures facial data and creates 3D models used for diagnosis, communication, and dental treatment planning. The technology is described on the Shining 3D Face Scanner page.

Tekscan is digital occlusal-analysis technology that measures the timing and relative force of tooth contacts during bite evaluation. The device and its measurement function are described on the practice's Tekscan technology page.

Electric handpieces are motor-driven dental instruments that provide controlled speed and torque during tooth preparation, shaping, finishing, and related procedures. The practice describes this equipment on its electric handpieces page.

A PIEZO Surgical Unit uses ultrasonic technology for controlled cutting of bone and hard tissue during selected oral-surgical procedures. The practice describes this surgical technology on its PIEZO Surgical Unit page.

Rotary endodontics uses motor-driven instrumentation during root-canal procedures to clean and shape root canals. The practice describes this technology on its rotary endodontics page.

A surgical endoscope provides magnified and illuminated visualization of fine details during selected complex endodontic, implant, and surgical procedures. The practice describes this technology on its surgical endoscope page.

A surgical microscope provides high-magnification, illuminated visualization during selected complex dental, endodontic, and surgical procedures. The practice describes this equipment on its surgical microscope page.

Sedation dentistry uses selected sedation methods to reduce anxiety and support patient comfort during dental care. The practice describes nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation on its sedation dentistry page.

Nitrous oxide is an inhaled sedation option used to help patients relax during dental treatment. The practice describes this option on its nitrous oxide page.

Oral conscious sedation uses medication before or during dental care to help a patient remain relaxed while responsive. The practice describes this option on its oral conscious sedation page.

IV sedation delivers sedation intravenously and is used for a deeper level of relaxation during selected dental procedures. The practice describes this option on its IV sedation page.

The Zoom Whitening Light is chairside technology used as part of selected professional teeth-whitening treatment. The practice describes the system on its Zoom Whitening Light page.