Scienza Medica - Dentistry

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

ponte dentale, protesi fissa

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

corona dentale, capsula dentale

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 dentale, amalgama

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

apparecchio per i denti

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

ricoprire

tooth decay caused by bacterial acid affecting tooth enamel

carie, decadimento dentale

a hole in a tooth that is caused by decay

cavità

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

corona dentale, capsula dentale

to repair a tooth by replacing damaged material with dental filling

otturare, riempire

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

otturazione

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

targa

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

protesi dentale, dentiera

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

ritentore, apparecchio di mantenimento

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

tartaro

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

carie dentale, decomposizione dentale

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

composito dentale, materiale composito dentale

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

cemento ionomerico vetroso, cemento vetroso ionomerico

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

scaler dentale, raschiatore dentale

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

lucidatore dentale, strumento per lucidare denti

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

trapano dentale, fresa dentale

a tool used to lift and loosen teeth during extractions

elevatore, leverino