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Ciencia Médica - Odontología

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la odontología, como "cavidad", "retenedor" y "aparato".

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bridge
bridge
[Sustantivo]

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

puente dental, bridge dental

puente dental, bridge dental

Ex: She got a dental bridge to restore her smile after losing a tooth. 

Ella consiguió un puente dental para restaurar su sonrisa después de perder un diente.

cap
cap
[Sustantivo]

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

corona, fundas

corona, fundas

Ex: The dental team crafted a cap to match the color and shape of her natural teeth. 

El equipo dental elaboró una corona para que coincida con el color y la forma de sus dientes naturales.

amalgam
amalgam
[Sustantivo]

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, aleación dental

amalgama, aleación dental

Ex: Many dentists choose amalgam for its proven track record in dental restorations. 

Muchos dentistas eligen el amalgama por su historial comprobado en restauraciones dentales.

brace
brace
[Sustantivo]

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

aparato, bracket

aparato, bracket

to cap
to cap
[Verbo]

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

cubrir los dientes

cubrir los dientes

Ex: She chose to cap the discolored tooth for aesthetic reasons. 

Ella eligió colocar una corona en el diente descolorido por razones estéticas.

caries
caries
[Sustantivo]

tooth decay caused by bacterial acid affecting tooth enamel

caries, caries dental

caries, caries dental

Ex: Untreated caries can lead to pain and discomfort in the affected tooth. 

Las caries no tratadas pueden provocar dolor y molestias en el diente afectado.

cavity
cavity
[Sustantivo]

a hole in a tooth that is caused by decay

caries

caries

Ex: Regular fluoride toothpaste and sealants can help prevent cavities in children's back teeth. 

La pasta de dientes con flúor regular y los selladores pueden ayudar a prevenir las caries en los dientes posteriores de los niños.

crown
crown
[Sustantivo]

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

corona, fundación dental

corona, fundación dental

Ex: She got a crown to protect and strengthen her damaged molar. 

Ella consiguió una corona para proteger y fortalecer su molar dañado.

to fill
to fill
[Verbo]

to repair a tooth by replacing damaged material with dental filling

empastar, rellenar

empastar, rellenar

Ex: She scheduled an appointment with the dentist to fill a small chip in her front tooth. 

Ella programó una cita con el dentista para rellenar un pequeño chip en su diente frontal.

filling
filling
[Sustantivo]

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

empaste

empaste

plaque
plaque
[Sustantivo]

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

placa, placa dental, sarro

placa, placa dental, sarro

plate
plate
[Sustantivo]

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

placa dental, prótesis dental removible

placa dental, prótesis dental removible

Ex: After losing her teeth, Mary opted for a removable plate. 

Después de perder sus dientes, Mary optó por una placa removible.

retainer
retainer
[Sustantivo]

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

retenedor, aparato de retención

retenedor, aparato de retención

Ex: Tim's retainer helped prevent his teeth from moving after braces. 

El retenedor de Tim ayudó a evitar que sus dientes se movieran después de los brackets.

tartar
tartar
[Sustantivo]

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

tártaro, sarro

tártaro, sarro

tooth decay
tooth decay
[Sustantivo]

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

caries, deterioro dental

caries, deterioro dental

Ex: Poor oral hygiene can lead to the development of tooth decay. 

Una mala higiene oral puede llevar al desarrollo de caries dentales.

dental composite
dental composite
[Sustantivo]

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

composite dental, resina compuesta dental

composite dental, resina compuesta dental

glass ionomer cement

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

cemento de ionómero de vidrio, cemento ionomérico de vidrio

cemento de ionómero de vidrio, cemento ionomérico de vidrio

dental scaler
dental scaler
[Sustantivo]

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

raspador dental, cureta dental

raspador dental, cureta dental

dental burnisher
dental burnisher
[Sustantivo]

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

bruñidor dental, pulidor dental

bruñidor dental, pulidor dental

dental drill
dental drill
[Sustantivo]

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

fresa dental, taladro dental

fresa dental, taladro dental

Ex: The sound of the dental drill can be a bit intimidating. 

El sonido del torno dental puede ser un poco intimidante.

elevator
elevator
[Sustantivo]

a tool used to lift and loosen teeth during extractions

elevador, levantadientes

elevador, levantadientes

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