Glossaire Dentaire
Explorez notre glossaire complet des termes dentaires. Des procédures à l'anatomie, trouvez des explications claires.
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Procédures
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.
Anatomie
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.
Pathologies
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.
Équipement
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.
Logiciel
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.
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