Abutment (dentistry)In dentistry, an abutment is a connecting element. This is used in the context of a fixed bridge (the "abutment teeth" referring to the teeth supporting the bridge), partial removable dentures (the "abutment teeth" referring to the teeth supporting the partial) and in implants (used to attach a crown, bridge, or removable denture to the dental implant fixture). The implant fixture is the screw-like component that is osseointegrated. Dental bridge abutments are made such that the path of insertion of the teeth involved is nearly parallel with each other.
Fixed prosthodonticsFixed prosthodontics is the branch of prosthodontics that focuses on dental prosthesis that are permanently affixed (fixed). Crowns, bridges (fixed dentures), inlays, onlays, and veneers are some examples of indirect dental restorations. Prosthodontists are dentists who have completed training in this specialty that has been recognized by academic institutes. Fixed prosthodontics can be used to reconstruct single or many teeth, spanning tooth loss areas.
Dioxyde de zirconiumLe dioxyde de zirconium, ou oxyde de zirconium() est un composé chimique de formule . Il est couramment appelé la zircone (ne pas confondre avec le zircon qui est un silicate de zirconium). C'est un solide cristallin blanc. On le trouve dans le milieu naturel sous la forme d'un minéral ayant une structure cristalline monoclinique appelé . Il est possible de stabiliser la forme cubique en ajoutant des impuretés. Ce matériau est utilisé par exemple dans des capteurs (sonde lambda).
Hygiène bucco-dentairethumb|Brosses à dents L’hygiène bucco-dentaire, appelée aussi hygiène buccale, est un ensemble de pratiques permettant d'éliminer la plaque dentaire qui se forme naturellement et en permanence à la surface des dents. L'élimination de la plaque dentaire permet d'éviter les maladies parodontales. En effet, les bactéries sont responsables d'une irritation des gencives (gingivite), qui deviennent rouges, gonflées ou ulcérées (perforées), et saignent abondamment à la moindre sollicitation mécanique (brossage, air pulsé).
Dental impressionA dental impression is a negative imprint of hard and soft tissues in the mouth from which a positive reproduction, such as a cast or model, can be formed. It is made by placing an appropriate material in a dental impression tray which is designed to roughly fit over the dental arches. The impression material is liquid or semi-solid when first mixed and placed in the mouth. It then sets to become an elastic solid, which usually takes a few minutes depending upon the material.
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.
