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Science Médicale - Dentisterie

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la dentisterie, tels que "cavité", "mainteneur" et "attelle".

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bridge
bridge
[nom]

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

pont dentaire, bridge dentaire

pont dentaire, bridge dentaire

Ex: The dentist recommended a bridge to replace my missing tooth. 
cap
cap
[nom]

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

couronne, coiffe

couronne, coiffe

Ex: He chose a cap to conceal a chipped tooth and enhance his smile. 
amalgam
amalgam
[nom]

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

amalgame, alliage dentaire

amalgame, alliage dentaire

Ex: Dental amalgam, often silver in appearance, is a common cavity-filling material. 
brace
brace
[nom]

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

appareil (dentaire)

appareil (dentaire)

to cap
to cap
[verbe]

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

couronner

couronner

Ex: The dentist will cap my tooth to protect it after the root canal. 
caries
caries
[nom]

tooth decay caused by bacterial acid affecting tooth enamel

caries, carie dentaire

caries, carie dentaire

Ex: Regular brushing and flossing help prevent the formation of caries. 
cavity
cavity
[nom]

a hole in a tooth that is caused by decay

carie

carie

Ex: The dentist found a small cavity on her molar during the routine checkup. 
crown
crown
[nom]

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

couronne, coiffe dentaire

couronne, coiffe dentaire

Ex: The dentist recommended a crown for my chipped tooth. 
to fill
to fill
[verbe]

to repair a tooth by replacing damaged material with dental filling

obturer, plomber

obturer, plomber

Ex: The dentist will fill the cavity with a special material. 
filling
filling
[nom]

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

plombage

plombage

plaque
plaque
[nom]

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

plaque dentaire

plaque dentaire

plate
plate
[nom]

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

plaque dentaire, prothèse dentaire amovible

plaque dentaire, prothèse dentaire amovible

Ex: Grandma wears a plate to replace her missing teeth. 
retainer

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

mainteneur, appareil de contention

mainteneur, appareil de contention

Ex: After braces, Jenny wore a retainer to keep her teeth straight. 
tartar
tartar
[nom]

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

tartre

tartre

tooth decay

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

carie dentaire, détérioration des dents

carie dentaire, détérioration des dents

Ex: Tooth decay may occur due to excessive consumption of sugary foods. 
dental composite

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

composite dentaire, résine composite dentaire

composite dentaire, résine composite dentaire

glass ionomer cement

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

ciment verre ionomère, ciment ionomère de verre

ciment verre ionomère, ciment ionomère de verre

dental scaler

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

détartreur dentaire, curette dentaire

détartreur dentaire, curette dentaire

dental burnisher

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

brunissoir dentaire, polisseur dentaire

brunissoir dentaire, polisseur dentaire

dental drill

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

fraise dentaire, instrument dentaire rotatif

fraise dentaire, instrument dentaire rotatif

Ex: The dental drill gently removed the decay from my tooth. 
elevator

a tool used to lift and loosen teeth during extractions

élévateur, soulève-dent

élévateur, soulève-dent

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