Medicinsk Vetenskap - Dentistry

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

tandbro, fast protes

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

krone, hätta

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

tandamalgam, amalgam

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

tandställning, ortodontisk apparat

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

täcka, skydda

tooth decay caused by bacterial acid affecting tooth enamel

karies, tandröta

a hole in a tooth that is caused by decay

hål, karies

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

tandkrona, krona

to repair a tooth by replacing damaged material with dental filling

fylla, fyllnadsbehandling

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

fyllning, material för fyllning

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

plack, tandsten

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

tandprotes, platta

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

retainer, behållare

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

tandsten, tartar

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

tandröta, tandsönderfall

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

tandkomposit, kompositmaterial för tänder

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

glasionomercement, glasionomer

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

tandsten avlägsnare, dental instrument för rengöring

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

tandpolerare, tandputsare

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

tandborre, tandfräs

a tool used to lift and loosen teeth during extractions

lyft, avskiljare