Glossaire Dentaire

Blanchiment dentaire

Procédure cosmétique visant à éclaircir les dents et à éliminer les taches et décolorations.

Bridge dentaire

A fixed prosthetic device that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent teeth.

Couronne dentaire

Une coiffe en forme de dent placée sur une dent endommagée pour restaurer sa forme, sa taille, sa résistance et son apparence.

Dentisterie esthétique

Dental procedures focused on improving the appearance of teeth, gums, and smile.

Dentisterie sous sédation

The use of sedation techniques to help anxious patients receive dental treatment comfortably.

Détartrage

Professional cleaning procedure to remove plaque and tartar buildup from teeth and below the gumline.

Extraction dentaire

Le retrait d'une dent de son alvéole dans l'os.

Facette dentaire

A thin shell of porcelain or composite bonded to the front of teeth to improve appearance.

Gouttières transparentes

Removable transparent plastic trays that gradually straighten teeth as an alternative to traditional metal braces.

Greffe osseuse dentaire

Surgical procedure to replace or regenerate bone in the jaw for dental implant placement.

Implant dentaire

Racine dentaire artificielle insérée chirurgicalement dans l'os de la mâchoire pour soutenir une dent de remplacement ou un bridge.

Implants All-on-4

A full-arch tooth replacement technique using just four strategically placed dental implants to support a complete set of fixed teeth.

Obturation dentaire

Material used to repair a tooth damaged by decay, restoring its normal function and shape.

Prothèse dentaire amovible

Removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.

Traitement de canal

Traitement visant à réparer et sauver une dent gravement endommagée ou infectée en retirant la pulpe atteinte.

Types d'appareils orthodontiques

The different devices used in orthodontic treatment, including metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners.

Dentine

The layer of the tooth beneath the enamel that forms the bulk of the tooth structure.

Dents de sagesse

Third molars that typically emerge between ages 17-25, often requiring extraction.

Gencive

Le tissu mou qui entoure et soutient les dents.

Ligament parodontal

Connective tissue fibers that connect the tooth root to the alveolar bone.

Os alvéolaire

The part of the jawbone that contains the sockets (alveoli) where teeth are anchored.

Pulpe dentaire

Le tissu mou à l'intérieur de la dent contenant les nerfs et les vaisseaux sanguins.

Émail dentaire

La couche externe dure de la dent qui protège contre la carie.

Abcès dentaire

A pocket of pus caused by bacterial infection at the root of a tooth or in the gums.

Bruxisme

Grincement, serrement ou crispation involontaire des dents, souvent pendant le sommeil.

Carie dentaire

Carie dentaire causée par des bactéries produisant des acides qui dissolvent l'émail.

Gingivite

Inflammation des gencives, généralement causée par l'accumulation de plaque bactérienne.

Halitose

Chronic bad breath that doesn't go away with regular brushing and flossing.

Malocclusion

Misalignment of teeth when the jaws are closed, commonly called a 'bad bite'.

Parodontite

Infection grave des gencives qui endommage les tissus mous et détruit l'os soutenant les dents.

Plaque dentaire et tartre

Plaque is a sticky bacterial film on teeth; tartar (calculus) is hardened plaque that can only be removed professionally.

Sensibilité dentaire

Pain or discomfort in teeth when exposed to hot, cold, sweet, or acidic substances.

Trouble de l'ATM

Pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint connecting the jaw to the skull.

Autoclave

A sterilization device using high-pressure steam to eliminate all microorganisms from dental instruments.

Caméra intra-orale

Petite caméra utilisée pour prendre des images en gros plan à l'intérieur de la bouche.

CBCT (Tomographie à faisceau conique)

Technique d'imagerie 3D spécialisée offrant des vues détaillées des dents, des tissus mous, des nerfs et de l'os.

Dentisterie CAO/FAO

Computer-aided design and manufacturing technology for creating dental restorations.

Empreinte numérique (scanner intra-oral)

A digital scanning method that captures precise 3D images of teeth and gums, replacing traditional putty impressions.

Fauteuil dentaire

A specialized chair designed to support patients during dental examinations and procedures.

Impression 3D en dentisterie

Additive manufacturing technology used to create dental models, surgical guides, aligners, crowns, and dentures.

Laser dentaire

A focused light beam device used for precise soft and hard tissue procedures in dentistry.

Radiographie numérique

Forme avancée de radiographie dentaire utilisant des capteurs numériques au lieu du film traditionnel.

Radiographie panoramique (OPG)

A single X-ray image that captures the entire mouth including all teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures.

Sondage parodontal et mesure des poches

The clinical process of measuring gum pocket depths around each tooth to assess periodontal health.

Consentement éclairé en dentisterie

The process of informing patients about proposed treatments, risks, alternatives, and costs before obtaining their agreement.

Histoire de la documentation dentaire

The evolution of dental documentation from handwritten paper charts to modern electronic health records.

Intelligence artificielle en dentisterie

Machine learning algorithms that assist in dental diagnosis, treatment planning, and practice optimization.

Lois sur la protection des données de santé (RGPD, HIPAA, PIPEDA)

Global regulations governing how healthcare providers, including dental practices, must protect patient data.

Portail patient

A secure online platform where patients can access their dental records and communicate with the practice.

Réduction des absences et annulations dentaires

Strategies and systems dental practices use to minimize patients failing to attend or canceling scheduled appointments.

Systèmes de numérotation dentaire (FDI, Universel, Palmer)

Standardized systems used by dentists worldwide to identify and reference individual teeth by number or letter.

Télédentisterie

Remote delivery of dental consultations and patient monitoring using digital communication technologies.