Calculus dentis

Tartar

Caries profunda (cp)

Caries, 2/3 of the dentin are attacked.

Caries superficialis (cs)

Caries, the enamel layer is damaged, enamel caries, wedge-shaped structural defect

Carisolv

Removing the carious spots in the tooth with a gel, but can not completely replace the mechanical removal with the drill

CAD-CAM device

Device of the dentist, in which the inlays, crowns and bridges to be manufactured are digitized and then milled in the same or a separate device, e.g. Cerec.

Composite

Also composite, tooth-colored plastic filling material, reinforced with ceramic and glass

Cerec (Ceramic Reconstruction)

Device: after an optical impression with a 3D video camera, an inlay, a crown, a partial crown, a bridge or a veneer can be produced in one treatment session.

Condylus

Jaw joint head

Craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD)

Also called temporomandibular joint syndrome, is derived from cranium = skull, mandibula = lower jaw, dysfunction = malfunction. So malfunctions in the interaction of temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles and teeth. Typical symptoms: cracking of the temporomandibular joint and headache.

Impression

This refers to the making of an impression of the teeth. This is done with the help of plastic impression compounds. From this negative mold, a positive mold is then produced again with the help of plaster. With this impression as a template, the dental technician then manufactures the dentures, for example.

Abrasion

Abrasion refers to the wear of the hard tooth substance on the chewing surfaces. Frequent, mostly unconscious teeth grinding during sleep and stress accelerates this ablation process.

Adhesive technology

Adhesive technology, with which restorations made of plastic or ceramic are glued into the tooth.

Air-flow system

Water and air are used to remove nicotine, tea, coffee and food residues from the teeth by pressure.

Alveolus

The bony tooth compartment in the jawbone accommodates the tooth root.

Amalgam

An alloy of mercury with other metals such as silver, copper, indium, tin and zinc. In the past, it was widely used as a tooth filling material. A connection with serious health complaints could not be proven. However, since there is a mercury load, alternative filling materials are usually used today.

Anaesthesia

Treatment with anesthetics or painkillers

Antagonist

Opponent here: tooth in the jaw opposite.

Aphthae

Painful inflammatory changes in the oral mucosa. Healing usually within one to two weeks.

Approximal surface

The area on the teeth that is located between the teeth.

Proximal caries

Caries between the teeth

Articulation

Opening and closing of the lower jaw

Attriphy

Shrinkage and shrinkage of the jawbone, usually after tooth loss

Augmentation

Recovery of lost bone substance

Pocket depth

Distance between the upper gum line and the bottom of the pocket, indicates disease of the periodontium.

Partial denture

Removable dentures if there are still teeth in the jaw, based on plastic or metal. The attachment is done by crowns or clamps.

Telescopic crown

A metal crown is placed directly on the tooth as protection and in turn crowned by a second crown, also made of metal, but veneered with plastic. This technique is used to anchor removable dentures.

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD)

Disturbance of temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles and bite apparatus (crunching)

Trigeminal neuralgia

Lower facial pain: upper and lower jaw, mouth

Titanium

Alloy with titanium content, biocompatible and durable, is used for implants and sometimes metal prostheses.

Trepanation

Surgical opening of the skull. In dentistry: Opening a tooth during a root canal treatment.

Twinkles

Gold Jewelry with Brillis

Molars

Teeth with the final digits 4 to 7

BEMA

Evaluation standard for statutory health insurance dental services, billing basis between dentists and health insurance companies

Sanding

Removal of the upper part of the crown to make room for dentures

Bass Method

Toothbrushing technique in which the brush is guided in small shaking movements. This also cleans the hard-to-reach areas between the teeth and at the gum line.

Bicarbonate

Neutralizing mineral salt used in surface cleaning powder blasting equipment

Bifurcation

Bifurcation, the place of division of multi-rooted teeth

Bite, more open

From orthodontics: an elliptical gap between the incisors

Bleaching

Try to whiten discolored teeth. As a rule, an individual bleaching splint is made for the patient, which is equipped with the bleaching gel according to the patient's dental instructions and worn overnight on the teeth. Both dead and living teeth can be bleached. With a combined method of bleaching at the dentist - supplemented by home bleaching - the treatment time can be shortened and the bleaching effect significantly increased after five days in contrast to the sole practice treatment. For bleaching, 10-15% carbamide or urea solutions are used, for professional use, 30-35% hydrogen peroxide or carbamide solutions are in the foreground. There may be temporary irritation on the oral mucosa, which the dentist should definitely be pointed out. Since this is not a medically necessary treatment, reimbursement by the statutory health insurance funds is excluded. Even with private insurance, it is advisable to clarify the assumption of costs beforehand.

Bleeding of the gums

Main sign of gingivitis. In order for the inflammation to heal and the bleeding to subside, the bacterial deposits must be eliminated as completely as possible.

Bonus booklet (dentist)

The bonus is available if the bonus booklet has been kept without gaps. If evidence of the calendar annual examinations of the last five or ten years before the start of treatment, the fixed subsidy increases by 20 % and 30 % respectively. Without proof, insured persons have to pay half of the costs themselves.

Botox

Botulinum toxin, the poison of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, is the strongest known poison, at least in terms of its molecular weight. However, the new miracle weapon against wrinkles is also used, for example, against paralysis or excessive sweating. Some dentists also use it for wrinkle injections.

Brackets

From orthodontics: parts made of ceramic, plastic or metal that are attached to the teeth. Holding device for tension arches, compression and tension springs or elastic elastic bands.

Bridges

It replaces a gap between two teeth. These teeth are used as pillars and prepared like a crown. The bridge consists of one piece and is fixed on the pillars. It cannot be taken out. The base is made of a metal alloy (usually gold-colored) on which ceramic or plastic is attached.