Bone graftingBone grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone in order to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant health risk to the patient, or fail to heal properly. Some small or acute fractures can be cured without bone grafting, but the risk is greater for large fractures like compound fractures. Bone generally has the ability to regenerate completely but requires a very small fracture space or some sort of scaffold to do so.
Dental specialtyIn the United States and Canada, there are twelve recognized dental specialties in which some dentists choose to train and practice, in addition to or instead of general dentistry. In the United Kingdom and Australia, there are thirteen. To become a specialist requires training in a residency or advanced graduate training program. Once a residency is completed, the doctor is granted a certificate of specialty training.
Alveolar processThe alveolar process (ælˈviːələr,_ˌælviˈoʊlər,_ˈælviələr) or alveolar bone is the thickened ridge of bone that contains the tooth sockets on the jaw bones (in humans, the maxilla and the mandible). The structures are covered by gums as part of the oral cavity. The synonymous terms alveolar ridge and alveolar margin are also sometimes used more specifically to refer to the ridges on the inside of the mouth which can be felt with the tongue, either on roof of the mouth between the upper teeth and the hard palate or on the bottom of the mouth behind the lower teeth.
Brossage des dentsLe brossage des dents est le frottement d'une brosse à dents contre plusieurs dents. Il a pour but le maintien de dents saines et d'un parodonte sain par l'élimination de la principale cause de pathologie dentaire : la plaque dentaire. Par abus de langage l'expression se brosser les dents est couramment employée pour parler de l'hygiène bucco-dentaire quotidienne qui comprend d'autres soins tout aussi indispensables suivant la constitution de chaque personne comme l'usage du fil dentaire ou de brossettes interdentaires.
ParodontiteLa parodontite consiste en une inflammation du parodonte, c'est-à-dire des tissus de soutien de l'organe dentaire : la gencive, le cément, le ligament alvéolo-dentaire et l'os alvéolaire. La parodontite est une forme de maladie parodontale, au même titre que la gingivite. Les parodontites sont diagnostiquées grâce à un examen clinique associé à un examen radiographique étendu (le bilan radiographique long-cône). On est en présence d'une parodontite s'il y a concomitamment formation de poche + perte d'attache.
Periodontal scalerPeriodontal scalers are dental instruments used in the prophylactic and periodontal care of teeth (most often human teeth), including scaling and root planing. The working ends come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they are always narrow at the tip, so as to allow for access to narrow embrasure spaces between teeth. They differ from periodontal curettes, which possess a blunt tip. Together with periodontal curettes, periodontal scalers are used to remove calculus from teeth.
Sinus LiftLe sinus lift, aussi appelé en français greffe sinusienne ou surélévation sinusienne, est une technique de chirurgie permettant l'ajout d'os dans le but de mettre en place des implants dentaires au niveau du maxillaire postérieur. Habituellement, cette intervention est réalisé par un chirurgien maxillo-faciale, un stomatologue, un chirurgien oral ou un chirurgien dentiste. Il s'agit d'une intervention devenu relativement courante et pouvant être réalisée, en cabinet, en clinique ou à l’hôpital.
Dental radiographyDental radiographs, commonly known as X-rays, are radiographs used to diagnose hidden dental structures, malignant or benign masses, bone loss, and cavities. A radiographic image is formed by a controlled burst of X-ray radiation which penetrates oral structures at different levels, depending on varying anatomical densities, before striking the film or sensor. Teeth appear lighter because less radiation penetrates them to reach the film.
OdontologieL’odontologie est la science médico-chirurgicale couvrant l'étude de l'organe dentaire (émail, dentine, pulpe dentaire), des maxillaires (os maxillaire, os mandibulaire) et des tissus attenants. Les tissus attenants aux sièges anatomiques dentaires et maxillaires intégrés au domaine de l'odontologie occupent l'intégralité de la cavité orale et plusieurs loges anatomiques adjacentes.
Dental therapistA dental therapist is a member of the dental team who provides preventive and restorative dental care for children and adults. The precise role varies and is dependent on the therapist's education and the various dental regulations and guidelines of each country. In 1913, Dr Norman K. Cox, the President of the New Zealand Dental Association, proposed a system of school clinics operated by the state and staffed by 'oral hygienists' to address the dental needs of children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
