Glossário Dental

Alinhadores transparentes

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

Clareamento dental

Procedimento cosmético para clarear os dentes e remover manchas e descoloração.

Coroa dentária

Uma capa em forma de dente colocada sobre um dente danificado para restaurar forma, tamanho, resistência e aparência.

Enxerto ósseo dentário

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

Extração dentária

A remoção de um dente do seu alvéolo no osso.

Faceta dentária

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

Implante dentário

Raiz dentária artificial inserida cirurgicamente no osso maxilar para suportar um dente substituto ou ponte.

Implantes All-on-4

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

Odontologia estética

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

Ponte dentária

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

Prótese dentária removível

Removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.

Raspagem dental

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

Restauração dentária

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

Sedação em odontologia

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

Tipos de aparelhos ortodônticos

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

Tratamento de canal

Tratamento para reparar e salvar um dente gravemente danificado ou infectado, removendo a polpa afetada.

Dentes do siso

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

Dentina

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

Esmalte dentário

A camada externa dura do dente que protege contra a cárie.

Gengiva

O tecido mole que rodeia e sustenta os dentes.

Ligamento periodontal

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

Osso alveolar

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

Polpa dentária

O tecido mole no interior do dente que contém nervos e vasos sanguíneos.

Abscesso dentário

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

Bruxismo

Ranger, cerrar ou apertar involuntário dos dentes, frequentemente durante o sono.

Cárie dentária

Deterioração dentária causada por bactérias que produzem ácidos que dissolvem o esmalte.

Disfunção da ATM

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

Gengivite

Inflamação das gengivas, geralmente causada pelo acúmulo de placa bacteriana.

Halitose

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

Má oclusão

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

Periodontite

Infecção grave das gengivas que danifica os tecidos moles e destrói o osso de suporte dos dentes.

Placa bacteriana e tártaro

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

Sensibilidade dentária

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

Autoclave

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

Cadeira odontológica

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

CBCT (Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico)

Técnica de imagem 3D especializada que fornece visões detalhadas dos dentes, tecidos moles, nervos e osso.

Câmera intraoral

Pequena câmera utilizada para captar imagens de perto no interior da boca.

Impressão 3D em odontologia

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

Laser odontológico

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

Moldagem digital (scanner intraoral)

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

Odontologia CAD/CAM

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

Radiografia digital

Forma avançada de radiografia dentária que utiliza sensores digitais em vez do filme tradicional.

Radiografia panorâmica (OPG)

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

Sondagem periodontal e medição de bolsas

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

Consentimento informado em odontologia

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

História da documentação odontológica

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

Inteligência artificial em odontologia

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

Leis de privacidade de dados de saúde (LGPD, HIPAA, PIPEDA)

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

Portal do paciente

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

Redução de faltas e cancelamentos odontológicos

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

Sistemas de numeração dentária (FDI, Universal, Palmer)

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

Teleodontologia

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