Ciência Médica - Dentistry

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

próteses dentárias, uma ponte dentária

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

coroa, tampa

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

amálgama dentária, amálgama

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

aparelho dentário, braçadeira

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

tapar, cobrir

tooth decay caused by bacterial acid affecting tooth enamel

cárie, cárie dentária

a hole in a tooth that is caused by decay

cavidade, cárie

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

coroa dentária, coroa

to repair a tooth by replacing damaged material with dental filling

encher, reparar

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

obturação, preenchimento

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

placa, tártaro

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

dentadura, placa dentária

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

retentor, aparelho retentor

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

tártaro, tártaro dental

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

cárie dentária, decadência dentária

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

compósito dental, material compósito dental

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

cimento de ionômero de vidro, ionômero de vidro

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

escavador dental, instrumento de limpeza dentária

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

polidor dental, burnisher dental

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

broca dental, furadeira dental

a tool used to lift and loosen teeth during extractions

elevador, descolador