Veneer (dentistry)In dentistry, a veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth. Veneers can improve the aesthetics of a smile and protect the tooth's surface from damage. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer: composite and dental porcelain. A composite veneer may be directly placed (built-up in the mouth), or indirectly fabricated by a dental technician in a dental lab, and later bonded to the tooth, typically using a resin cement.
Couronne (dent)En dentisterie, la couronne est la partie de la dent qui dépasse hors de la gencive (par opposition à la racine). Cette zone est naturellement recouverte par une substance très dure, l’émail dentaire. Le terme couronne désigne aussi par extension la couronne prothétique, une prothèse dentaire permettant de protéger une dent qui est vivante ou non (dévitalisée). Elle recouvre la partie de la dent restante en reconstituant la partie coronaire, ce qui préserve la dent de nouvelles agressions, tout en évitant son extraction et son remplacement complet.
ProsthodontieProsthodontics, also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry, is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses. It is one of 12 dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA), Royal College of Surgeons of England, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
Dental materialDental products are specially fabricated materials, designed for use in dentistry. There are many different types of dental products, and their characteristics vary according to their intended purpose. A temporary dressing is a dental filling which is not intended to last in the long term. They are interim materials which may have therapeutic properties. A common use of temporary dressing occurs if root canal therapy is carried out over more than one appointment.
