Science Médicale - Dentisterie

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

un bridge dentaire, un pont dentaire

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

couronne, capuchon

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 dentaire, amalgam

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

appareil (dentaire)

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

couronner

tooth decay caused by bacterial acid affecting tooth enamel

carie, cavité dentaire

a hole in a tooth that is caused by decay

carie

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

couronne dentaire, couronne

to repair a tooth by replacing damaged material with dental filling

restaurer, remplir

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

plombage

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

plaque dentaire

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

appareil dentaire, plaque dentaire

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

appareil de contention, contention dentaire

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

tartre

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

carie dentaire, dégradation dentaire

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

composite dentaire, résine composite dentaire

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

ciment ionomère de verre, ciment verre-ionomère

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

scalpel dentaire, détartriseur

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

polisseur dentaire, burnisseur dentaire

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

fraise dentaire, perceuse dentaire

a tool used to lift and loosen teeth during extractions

élégateur, élargisseur