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Medische Wetenschap - Dentistry
Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met tandheelkunde, zoals "cavity", "retainer" en "brace".
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a fixed replacement for missing teeth, connecting artificial teeth to nearby natural teeth or implants
tandheelkundige brug, vaste prothese
(dentistry) a tooth-shaped covering used to restore and strengthen a damaged or decayed tooth
kroon, deksel
a filling material made from a blend of metals, such as mercury, silver, tin, and copper, commonly utilized for its durability in restoring cavities
tandheelkundige amalgaam, amalgaam
an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position
beugel, orthodontisch apparaat
to cover a damaged or weakened tooth with a protective restoration, typically known as a dental crown
bedekken, afdekken
tooth decay caused by bacterial acid affecting tooth enamel
cariës, tandbederf
(dentistry) a tooth-shaped covering used to restore and strengthen a damaged or weakened tooth
tandkroon, kroon
to repair a tooth by replacing damaged material with dental filling
vullen, tanderen
a small amount of material used to fill a hole in a tooth
vulling, vulmiddel
(medical) a soft slimy substance formed on the teeth in which bacteria can grow
plak, tandplak
a removable dental device, like a denture, used to replace missing teeth and their surrounding tissues
prothese, dentale plaat
a device used to maintain the position of teeth after braces are removed
retainer, beugelhouder
a hard substance that is formed on the teeth and may cause dental cavity
tandsteen, tartar
the gradual damage to a tooth caused by bacteria-produced acids, resulting in cavities
tandbederf, tandcariës
a tooth-colored resin material used in restorative dentistry for filling cavities, repairing damaged teeth, and improving aesthetics
dentaal composiet, tandcomposiet
a dental material used for restorative procedures due to its adhesive properties and fluoride-releasing capabilities
glasionomercement, ionomeer van glas
a dental instrument used for removing plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth during professional dental cleanings
dental scaler, tandreinigingsinstrument
a dental instrument used to smooth and polish dental restorations, such as fillings and crowns, for a more natural and esthetic appearance
dental polijster, tandpolijstapparaat
a motorized tool used for shaping and preparing teeth in dental procedures
tandboor, dentale boor
a tool used to lift and loosen teeth during extractions
elevator, scheider
