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Dental glossary

Name: 디데이치과
Address: 테헤란로 337 화남빌딩 10F, 강남구, 서울특별시, KR
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The dental terms that actually appear on the D-day Dental Clinic website, explained in plain language. On the Korean treatment pages, hovering over an underlined term shows the same explanation straight away.

38 terms

ImplantsDental implantA treatment in which an artificial tooth root is placed in the jawbone to replace a lost natural tooth, and a prosthesis is fitted on top of it.Full entry in Korean →
ImplantsFixtureThe body of the implant, placed inside the jawbone so that it acts as a tooth root.Full entry in Korean →
ImplantsOsseointegrationThe process in which the jawbone and the implant surface bond to each other so that the implant settles securely.Full entry in Korean →
ImplantsJawbone (alveolar bone)The part of the jaw that wraps around and holds the tooth roots. It decides whether an implant can be placed.Full entry in Korean →
ImplantsBone graftingRebuilding the jawbone by grafting bone when there is not enough bone where the implant is to be placed.Full entry in Korean →
ImplantsBone graft materialThe material used for bone grafting. It is divided into autogenous, allogeneic, xenogeneic and synthetic bone.Full entry in Korean →
ImplantsMaxillary sinusAn air pocket above the upper back teeth, centered on the nose. Its size and position differ from person to person.Full entry in Korean →
ImplantsSinus liftA procedure that lifts the sinus membrane and then grafts bone, so that an implant can be placed in the upper back tooth area.Full entry in Korean →
ImplantsGuided implant surgeryAn implant method in which a guide is fitted and the implant is placed at the position planned by computer simulation.Full entry in Korean →
ImplantsEdentulismHaving no teeth showing above the gums is called complete edentulism; having only some left is called partial edentulism.Full entry in Korean →
Cavities and root canalCavityAn infectious disease in which acid made by bacteria in the mouth damages the tooth from the surface inward. It is also called dental caries.Full entry in Korean →
Cavities and root canalEnamelThe hard layer covering the outermost part of the tooth, where the first stage of a cavity begins.Full entry in Korean →
Cavities and root canalDentinThe tooth tissue inside the enamel. Once a cavity reaches this far, the treatment method changes.Full entry in Korean →
Cavities and root canalPulpThe tissue inside the tooth that holds the nerve and blood vessels. Once a cavity reaches this far, root canal treatment is considered.Full entry in Korean →
Cavities and root canalComposite fillingA dental filling material placed directly into the space left after the decayed part has been removed.Full entry in Korean →
Cavities and root canalInlayCavity treatment by the indirect filling method: an impression is taken, a prosthesis is made in advance and then bonded in place.Full entry in Korean →
Cavities and root canalRoot canal treatmentTreatment that removes inflamed or exposed nerve tissue and disinfects the inside of the tooth, so that the tooth can be kept and used.Full entry in Korean →
Prosthetics (crowns)CrownTreatment that trims the circumference of the tooth and then covers the whole tooth with a prosthesis to protect the damaged tooth.Full entry in Korean →
Prosthetics (crowns)ProsthesisAn artificial structure made and fitted to take over the shape and function of a damaged or lost tooth.Full entry in Korean →
Prosthetics (crowns)ZirconiaA crown material widely used in recent years because it is highly biocompatible and strong and has low thermal conductivity.Full entry in Korean →
Prosthetics (crowns)All-ceramicA crown material used mainly for front-tooth cosmetic prosthetics because it can reproduce the translucency of a natural tooth.Full entry in Korean →
Prosthetics (crowns)Temporary toothA tooth-shaped temporary prosthesis used for a while until the final prosthesis is finished.Full entry in Korean →
Periodontal (gums)PeriodontitisA disease in which bacteria cause inflammation in the tissue around the tooth, destroying the gums and the jawbone.Full entry in Korean →
Periodontal (gums)GingivitisThe first stage of periodontal disease, in which the gums redden and bleed while brushing.Full entry in Korean →
Periodontal (gums)Dental plaqueA film formed by bacteria gathering on the tooth surface. When it hardens it becomes tartar.Full entry in Korean →
Periodontal (gums)Tartar (calculus)A deposit formed when plaque hardens and sticks firmly to the tooth surface. It cannot be removed by brushing.Full entry in Korean →
Periodontal (gums)Professional cleaning (scaling)The first-line periodontal treatment, which removes plaque, tartar and deposits from the tooth surface with an ultrasonic instrument.Full entry in Korean →
Cosmetic dentistryVeneers (laminates)Cosmetic treatment that improves the shape, color and alignment of teeth by bonding a thin prosthesis to the front of the tooth.Full entry in Korean →
Cosmetic dentistryNo-prep veneersA veneer method in which, after precise analysis, a prosthesis of minimum thickness is bonded without trimming the tooth.Full entry in Korean →
Cosmetic dentistryTooth reshapingA procedure that trims the tooth and fills in what is missing to create an ideal, esthetic shape.Full entry in Korean →
Cosmetic dentistryTeeth whiteningA procedure that brightens discolored teeth. D-day Dental Clinic offers one-day in-office whitening.Full entry in Korean →
Cosmetic dentistryInternal (non-vital) whiteningA method that restores the original tooth color by placing a whitening agent inside a tooth that has discolored after root canal treatment.Full entry in Korean →
Cosmetic dentistryGum contouringA procedure that balances the gum line to improve gums that show a great deal when smiling or that are asymmetric.Full entry in Korean →
Cosmetic dentistryGum depigmentationA procedure that removes the pigment layer in the gums from the outer surface inward to reduce the discoloration.Full entry in Korean →
Cosmetic dentistryClear aligner treatmentAn orthodontic method that moves the teeth with clear, removable appliances, without wires or metal brackets.Full entry in Korean →
Diagnosis and equipment3D CTEquipment that obtains CT and panoramic images in a single scan, so that bone, gums and nerves can be checked in three dimensions.Full entry in Korean →
Diagnosis and equipmentPanoramic X-rayA dental X-ray that captures the whole upper and lower jaw in a single image.Full entry in Korean →
Diagnosis and equipmentIntraoral scannerEquipment that scans the inside of the mouth directly, replacing the impression-taking process digitally.Full entry in Korean →

Please note · This glossary is general information to help you understand what happens in the treatment room. It does not replace a diagnosis or a prescription.