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The ABCs of dentistry
Shika-iroha

general dentistry

2017 January 09

Coverage covered by insurance

We will introduce you to the crowns that are covered by insurance. Crowns for front teeth These crowns are made of metal (gold, silver, palladium, alloy, etc.) on the inside and plastic (resin) attached on top. Advantages: Inexpensive. Can be worn for a short time. […]

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Caps and fillings

2017 January 09

About gold and platinum crowns and fillings

We will introduce crowns and fillings that fit well with molars. About gold or platinum crowns and fillings These are crowns and fillings made of gold alloy or platinum-added gold (gold with platinum added). The merits of gold or platinum are […]

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Caps and fillings

2017 January 09

White ceramic crowns and fillings

There was a time when having gold teeth was a status symbol. However, nowadays, not only those who want to whiten their gold or silver teeth, but also those who have been undergoing long-term dental treatment and are getting new caps or fillings, want to have white and natural teeth.

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Caps and fillings

2017 January 09

Hybrid ceramic crowns and fillings

What is hybrid ceramic? Hybrid ceramic is a flexible material made by mixing ceramic (porcelain) and plastic (resin). Advantages It is gentle on the body because it does not use metal. It does not use metal, so it will not wear out over time.

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Caps and fillings

2017 January 09

Metal ceramic caps

Metal Ceramic This is a recommended crown for those who want both “appearance” and “durability”. Advantages The inside is made of metal and the part visible from the outside is made of ceramic, so it has excellent “appearance” and “strength (durability)” Points to note Because it uses metal […]

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preventive dentistry

2017 January 08

What are plaque and tartar?

We will explain about "plaque" and "tartar," which are the causes of tooth decay that you often hear about. Let's understand what these are and prevent tooth decay. What is plaque? Plaque is […]

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