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ROOT PULP [12 records]

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Record 1 2024-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
  • The Mouth
Universal entry(ies)
pulpa radicularis
Latin
DEF

The portion of the dental pulp in the root canal of a tooth.

OBS

root pulp; pulpa radicularis : designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
  • Cavité buccale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
pulpa radicularis
Latin
CONT

La pulpe est un tissu conjonctif situé à l'intérieur de la dent. La partie située sous la couronne est appelée pulpe coronaire et la partie située dans la racine, pulpe radiculaire (dans les canaux radiculaires).

OBS

pulpe radiculaire : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

pulpa radicularis : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
  • The Mouth
Universal entry(ies)
dentinum
Latin
substantia eburnea
Latin
DEF

The hard portion of the tooth surrounding the pulp, covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root, which is harder and denser than bone, but softer than enamel.

OBS

dentine; dentin; dentinum: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
  • Cavité buccale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
dentinum
Latin
substantia eburnea
Latin
CONT

La dentine est un tissu jaunâtre et dur. Elle constitue le corps de la couronne et de la racine.

OBS

dentine : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

dentinum : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
  • Boca
Entrada(s) universal(es)
dentinum
Latin
substantia eburnea
Latin
DEF

Tejido que constituye la masa principal del diente; se desarrolla a partir de la papila y la pulpa dentales, y en estado maduro se mineraliza.

CONT

La dentina es un tejido duro y con cierta elasticidad, de color blanco amarillento, no vascularizado, que está inmediatamente por debajo del esmalte. Es un tejido formado por una célula llamada odontoblasto localizada en la pulpa dental.

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Record 3 2024-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
  • The Mouth
Universal entry(ies)
canalis radicis dentis
Latin
DEF

The portion of the dental pulp cavity in the root of a tooth, extending from the pulp chamber to the apical foramen...

OBS

... more than one canal may be present in a single root, two commonly being present in the mesial root of the mandibular first molar.

CONT

root canal; canalis radicis dentis: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
  • Cavité buccale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
canalis radicis dentis
Latin
DEF

Partie de la cavité pulpaire située dans la racine de la dent.

OBS

canal radiculaire : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

canalis radicis dentis : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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Record 4 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
  • Dental Surgery
DEF

A dental therapy for damaged pulp by removal of the pulp and sterilization and filling of the root canal.

OBS

The term "root canal" is used as an elliptic form of "root canal treatment" but more accurately refers to the space in the root of the tooth which contains the dental pulp.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
  • Chirurgie dentaire
DEF

[Traitement dentaire comprenant extirpation] du tissu pulpaire des canaux radiculaires, élargissement et stérilisation des canaux et obturation canalaire.

CONT

Au stade de pulpite, la cavité carieuse doit être nettoyée et la dent dévitalisée étant donné l'atteinte de la pulpe. La dévitalisation dentaire est l'ablation soigneuse du contenu de la chambre [et du canal] pulpaire[s] puis [leur] obstruction complète.

Spanish

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Record 5 2013-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

The dental material(s) specifically prepared and/or presented for use in the pulp chamber and root canal in the course of endodontic treatment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Produit(s) dentaire(s) spécialement préparé(s) et/ou présenté(s) pour être utilisé(s) dans la chambre pulpaire et le canal radiculaire au cours du traitement endodontique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prótesis dental
DEF

Material dental preparado específicamente para ser usado en la cámara pulpar y en el canal radicular, durante el tratamiento de endodoncia.

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Record 6 2013-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dental Surgery
DEF

The removal of the entire pulp structure of a tooth, including the pulp tissue in the roots.

CONT

Pulpotomy involves removal of damaged or inflamed tissue to the level of clinically healthy pulp, followed by calcium hydroxide dressing and glass ionomer cement and composite restoration. Pulpectomy involves removal of the entire pulp, cleaning and shaping the root canal, and obturation with a sealer and gutta percha points followed by crown restoration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie dentaire
CONT

Pulpectomie simple (amputation coronaire) et obturation de la chambre pulpaire [...] Pulpectomie totale : (amputation corono-radiculaire) et obturation des canaux radiculaires [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía dental
DEF

Remoción total de la pulpa.

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Record 7 2013-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dental Surgery
DEF

The removal of a portion of the pulp structure of a tooth, usually the coronal portion.

CONT

Pulpotomy involves removal of damages or inflamed tissue to the level of clinically healthy pulp, followed by calcium hydroxide dressing and glass ionomer cement and composite restoration. Pulpectomy involves removal of the entire pulp, cleaning and shaping the root canal, and obturation with a sealer and gutta percha points followed by crown restoration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie dentaire
CONT

Soins endodontiques. Nous privilégions particulièrement la pulpotomie au détriment du coiffage ou de la pulpectomie (exception faite pour la seconde molaire temporaire), ces derniers étant très aléatoires en denture temporaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía dental
DEF

Extirpación quirúrgica de una parte de la pulpa, con el objeto de mantener la vitalidad de la parte restante, mediante una protección adecuada.

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Record 8 2011-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

A fine instrument used by dentists for assisting in the instrumental cleansing of a root canal or for extirpating the pulp.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Alésoir pour élargir les canaux radiculaires.

Spanish

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Record 9 2002-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

That branch of dentistry concerned with the etiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries that affect the dental pulp, tooth root, and periapical tissue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
DEF

Partie de la dentisterie qui concerne les traitements externes et chirurgicaux de la bouche et des dents.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ortodoncia
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Record 10 2001-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dental Surgery
DEF

A method of inducing a calcified apical barrier or continued apical development of an incompletely formed root in which the pulp is non-vital.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie dentaire
CONT

Obturation à base de Ca(OH)2. [...] L'obturation compacte dans le canal permet d'obtenir une apexification (formation d'une barrière calcique à l'apex) ou l'apexogénèse (édification apicale) d'une dent immature.

Spanish

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Record 11 1996-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
  • Archaeology
DEF

... refers to teeth that have large bodies and pulp chambers with very little root formation. This condition is thought to be due to a retrograde evolutionary process.

DEF

large pulp cavities in molar teeth extending to the roots and characteristic of Neanderthal Man.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
  • Archéologie
DEF

Cette anomalie décrite par Sir Arthur Keith consiste en un allongement de la couronne au dépens des racines. La dent ressemble à celle d'un ruminant, d'où son nom.

OBS

Le terme taurodontisme a été suggéré par Keith pour décrire des variations de la forme des dents pluriradiculés observées en particulier chez les fossiles préhistoriques et notamment celui de l'homme de Néanderthal.

Spanish

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Record 12 1991-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

a doubling; a form of fusion of two teeth which results in the formation of two teeth or of a double crown form on a single root with a single pulp canal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
CONT

gémination des dents. Cas dans lequel un germe se divise et produit deux couronnes sur une seule racine.

Spanish

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