Ciencia Médica - Dentistry

a fixed replacement for missing teeth, connecting artificial teeth to nearby natural teeth or implants

puente, puente dental

(dentistry) a tooth-shaped covering used to restore and strengthen a damaged or decayed tooth

corona, funda dental

a filling material made from a blend of metals, such as mercury, silver, tin, and copper, commonly utilized for its durability in restoring cavities

amalgama dental, material de obturación

an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position

aparato, bracket

to cover a damaged or weakened tooth with a protective restoration, typically known as a dental crown

cubrir los dientes

tooth decay caused by bacterial acid affecting tooth enamel

caries, cariosidad

a hole in a tooth that is caused by decay

caries

(dentistry) a tooth-shaped covering used to restore and strengthen a damaged or weakened tooth

corona, cubierta dental

to repair a tooth by replacing damaged material with dental filling

rellenar, tapar

a small amount of material used to fill a hole in a tooth

empaste

(medical) a soft slimy substance formed on the teeth in which bacteria can grow

placa, placa dental, sarro

a removable dental device, like a denture, used to replace missing teeth and their surrounding tissues

placa, dentadura postiza

a device used to maintain the position of teeth after braces are removed

retenedor, frenillo

a hard substance that is formed on the teeth and may cause dental cavity

tártaro, sarro

the gradual damage to a tooth caused by bacteria-produced acids, resulting in cavities

caries dental, descomposición dental

a tooth-colored resin material used in restorative dentistry for filling cavities, repairing damaged teeth, and improving aesthetics

composite dental, resina compuesta dental

a dental material used for restorative procedures due to its adhesive properties and fluoride-releasing capabilities

cemento de ionómero de vidrio, ionómero de vidrio

a dental instrument used for removing plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth during professional dental cleanings

escarpelo dental, raspador dental

a dental instrument used to smooth and polish dental restorations, such as fillings and crowns, for a more natural and esthetic appearance

barnizador dental, pulidor dental

a motorized tool used for shaping and preparing teeth in dental procedures

lautodental, taladro dental

a tool used to lift and loosen teeth during extractions

elevador, elevador dental