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CEMENTUM [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- periodontium
1, record 1, English, periodontium
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- parodontium 2, record 1, English, parodontium
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The periodontium is composed of four different tissue types, the gingiva, alveolar bone, cementum, and periodontal ligament... The principal functions of the periodontium include protection of teeth, nerves, and blood vessels from injury by mechanical forces; attachment of the teeth to bone; and transmission of occlusal forces and sensation to stimuli, such as temperature and pain. 3, record 1, English, - periodontium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
periodontium: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 1, English, - periodontium
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- parodonte
1, record 1, French, parodonte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- parodontium 1, record 1, French, parodontium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des tissus de soutien de la dent, constitué par le cément, le desmodonte, l'os alvéolaire et la gencive. 1, record 1, French, - parodonte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parodonte : désignation française dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, French, - parodonte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
periodontium : désignation latine tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 2, record 1, French, - parodonte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Encías, maxilares y periodonto
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodonto
1, record 1, Spanish, periodonto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Complejo de tejidos compuestos por las encías, el cemento, el ligamento periodontal y el hueso alveolar el cual fija, nutre y sirve de sostén al diente (odonto). 1, record 1, Spanish, - periodonto
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-09-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Bones and Joints
- The Mouth
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dentine
1, record 2, English, dentine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dentin 2, record 2, English, dentin
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, English, - dentine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dentine; dentin; dentinum: designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica. 4, record 2, English, - dentine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Os et articulations
- Cavité buccale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dentine
1, record 2, French, dentine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dentine est un tissu jaunâtre et dur. Elle constitue le corps de la couronne et de la racine. 2, record 2, French, - dentine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dentine : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, French, - dentine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dentinum : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica. 3, record 2, French, - dentine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Huesos y articulaciones
- Boca
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dentina
1, record 2, Spanish, dentina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, Spanish, - dentina
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, Spanish, - dentina
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-07-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
- Anthropology
- Zoology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cementochronology
1, record 3, English, cementochronology
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cementochronology utilizes the cementum, the mineralized covering of a tooth root, as an aid in estimating an individual' s age... 2, record 3, English, - cementochronology
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The utilization of cementochronology is one of the most accurate ways to estimate age-at-death due to the countable cementum annulations found in the cross-sections directly correlating to the individual' s age... 2, record 3, English, - cementochronology
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
- Anthropologie
- Zoologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cémentochronologie
1, record 3, French, c%C3%A9mentochronologie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cémentochronologie […] se base sur le comptage des lignes incrémentales du [cément acellulaire à fibres extrinsèques] pour estimer l'âge au décès d'un individu. Il s'agit d'ajouter le nombre total d'anneaux cémentaires, à l'âge d'éruption de la dent, pour estimer l'âge chronologique de la personne. 2, record 3, French, - c%C3%A9mentochronologie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'origine, la cémentochronologie était utilisée en zooarchéologie pour estimer l'âge et la saison de la mort des animaux, particulièrement des mammifères. 2, record 3, French, - c%C3%A9mentochronologie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-07-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- The Mouth
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Mammals
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brachydont
1, record 4, English, brachydont
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- brachyodont 2, record 4, English, brachyodont
correct, adjective
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having short crowns, well-developed roots, and only narrow canals in the roots ... 3, record 4, English, - brachydont
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brachydont teeth have a simple structure and do not grow very tall. The crown of a brachydont tooth is made of enamel, the inner core is made of dentine, and the root is covered by cementum. All the teeth of humans and pigs, and the incisor teeth of cattle and sheep are of this type. 4, record 4, English, - brachydont
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cavité buccale
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Mammifères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- brachyodonte
1, record 4, French, brachyodonte
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les dents se caratérisent [entre autres] selon leur durée de minéralisation. On distingue ainsi [...] les dents brachyodontes qui se caractérisent par une couronne basse. Elles ne sont fonctionnelles qu'une fois la minéralisation terminée. Elles sont généralement de petite taille et trapues. Les mammifères carnivoires et certains herbivoires comme les cerfs one une dentition brachyodonte [...] 2, record 4, French, - brachyodonte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-06-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hypercementosis
1, record 5, English, hypercementosis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The thickening or increased deposit of cementum on the root surface. 1, record 5, English, - hypercementosis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hypercémentose
1, record 5, French, hyperc%C3%A9mentose
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ceci se produit le plus souvent lorsque la racine a une forme autre que conique, quand la dent est pluriradiculée, quand il y a dilacération, courbure excessive, lorsqu’il y a des zones d’hypercémentose sur la racine ou qu’il y a eu des phénomènes physiopathologiques comme la fusion ou la concrescence. 1, record 5, French, - hyperc%C3%A9mentose
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
- Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pericemental
1, record 6, English, pericemental
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Around the cementum of a tooth. 1, record 6, English, - pericemental
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pericemental: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 6, English, - pericemental
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
- Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- péricémentaire
1, record 6, French, p%C3%A9ric%C3%A9mentaire
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situé autour du cément de la dent. 1, record 6, French, - p%C3%A9ric%C3%A9mentaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
péricémentaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 6, French, - p%C3%A9ric%C3%A9mentaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-04-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- periodontal ligament
1, record 7, English, periodontal%20ligament
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- periodontal membrane 2, record 7, English, periodontal%20membrane
correct
- alveolodental ligament 3, record 7, English, alveolodental%20ligament
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The connective tissue that attaches to both the cementum and the jawbone, anchoring the tooth in place yet providing some flexibility. 4, record 7, English, - periodontal%20ligament
Record 7, Key term(s)
- alveolo-dental ligament
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ligament alvéolo-dentaire
1, record 7, French, ligament%20alv%C3%A9olo%2Ddentaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ligament parodontal 2, record 7, French, ligament%20parodontal
correct, masculine noun
- desmodonte 1, record 7, French, desmodonte
see observation, masculine noun
- périodonte 3, record 7, French, p%C3%A9riodonte
see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des ligaments et des tissus conjonctifs qui maintiennent la dent dans son alvéole osseux. 4, record 7, French, - ligament%20alv%C3%A9olo%2Ddentaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains auteurs définissent les termes «desmodonte» et «périodonte» différemment, ce qui n'en fait alors pas des synonymes de «ligament alvéolo-dentaire» et de «ligament parodontal». 5, record 7, French, - ligament%20alv%C3%A9olo%2Ddentaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
périodonte : à ne pas confondre avec le terme «parodonte» qui comprend l'os alvéolaire, le cément et le ligament parodontal. 5, record 7, French, - ligament%20alv%C3%A9olo%2Ddentaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
périodonte : le genre semble flotter un peu. On retrouve parfois ce terme au féminin. 5, record 7, French, - ligament%20alv%C3%A9olo%2Ddentaire
Record 7, Key term(s)
- ligament alvéolodentaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Encías, maxilares y periodonto
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- ligamento periodontal
1, record 7, Spanish, ligamento%20periodontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- membrana periodontal 2, record 7, Spanish, membrana%20periodontal
correct, feminine noun
- ligamento alvéolodental 3, record 7, Spanish, ligamento%20alv%C3%A9olodental
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Conjunto de] miles de fibras delgadas que sostienen al diente. Están unidas por un extremo al diente y por el otro al hueso alveolar. 4, record 7, Spanish, - ligamento%20periodontal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los dientes están formados por una parte externa denominada corona y una raíz que está inmersa en el maxilar. [...] Las raíces se mantienen en su posición mediante fibras elásticas que forman la membrana periodontal, la cual se extiende desde el cemento hasta una capa ósea engrosada denominada lámina dura, en el interior del maxilar. 5, record 7, Spanish, - ligamento%20periodontal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En una boca sana los dientes están sostenidos por las encías, el hueso mandibular, la membrana periodontal que rodea las raíces de los dientes y el cemento que los une con el hueso. La encía está constituida por un tejido fibroso y compacto que cubre la región alveolar, Una de sus funciones es defender al ligamento periodontal de la agresión que implica la masticación de los alimentos. 6, record 7, Spanish, - ligamento%20periodontal
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-03-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- The Mouth
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- periodontitis
1, record 8, English, periodontitis
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflammation of the periodontium. 2, record 8, English, - periodontitis
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Periodontitis. Inflammation or degeneration, or both, of the dental periosteum, alveolar bone, cementum, and adjacent gingiva. Suppuration usually occurs, supporting bone is resorbed, teeth become loose, and recession of gingivae occurs. Usually follows chronic gingivitis, Vincent's infection, or poor dental hygiene. Systemic factors may predispose. 3, record 8, English, - periodontitis
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cavité buccale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- parodontite
1, record 8, French, parodontite
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation du parodonte. 2, record 8, French, - parodontite
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parodontite. Inflammation du parodonte, c'est-à-dire des tissus de soutien de la dent : gencive, ligament alvéolaire, cément, os alvéolaire. 3, record 8, French, - parodontite
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Boca
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- periodontitis
1, record 8, Spanish, periodontitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflamación del periodonto. 1, record 8, Spanish, - periodontitis
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-12-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- odontium
1, record 9, English, odontium
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the tooth consisting of enamel, dentine and pulp, but not the cementum. 1, record 9, English, - odontium
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rarely used in English as noun without a prefix. 1, record 9, English, - odontium
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- odonte
1, record 9, French, odonte
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la dent comprenant l'émail, la dentine et la pulpe, mais pas le cément. 1, record 9, French, - odonte
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En anglais, ce mot est rarement employé sans préfixe. 1, record 9, French, - odonte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Odontología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- odonto
1, record 9, Spanish, odonto
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte del diente que consta de esmalte, dentina y pulpa, sin incluir el cemento. 1, record 9, Spanish, - odonto
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cement
1, record 10, English, cement
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of a tooth, giving attachment to the periodontal ligament. 2, record 10, English, - cement
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Root caries, involving both cementum and dentin, typically appears as a slowly progressing, chronic lesion. 3, record 10, English, - cement
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cément
1, record 10, French, c%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface externe dure de la dent, là où elle n'est pas recouverte par l'émail. 2, record 10, French, - c%C3%A9ment
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De l'extérieur vers l'intérieur, une dent est formée d'émail (pour la couronne) et de cément (pour la racine), puis la dentine appelée improprement ivoire et, dans une cavité centrale qui se prolonge jusqu'à la pointe des racines, la pulpe dentaire avec nerf et vaisseaux sanguins. 3, record 10, French, - c%C3%A9ment
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Odontología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- cemento
1, record 10, Spanish, cemento
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- cemento radicular 2, record 10, Spanish, cemento%20radicular
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tejido conjuntivo de tipo óseo que cubre la raíz del diente desde la unión amelocementaria hasta el ápice, tapiza el ápice del conducto radicular y sirve de soporte al diente pues es la superficie de fijación del ligamento periodontal. 3, record 10, Spanish, - cemento
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cemento radicular, tejido mesenquimático que recubre a la dentina y la porción radicular del diente relacionado por fuera con fibras del ligamento periodontal. Su color es blanco nacarado en el individuo joven, varia hacia el blanco amarillento y finalmente pardo oscuro a medida que se avanza en el edad. Se le integran fibras de periodonto con lo cual se demuestra que hace parte de periodonto de inserción. 4, record 10, Spanish, - cemento
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-01-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- The Mouth
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- benign cementoblastoma
1, record 11, English, benign%20cementoblastoma
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An odontogenic tumour presenting as a proliferating mass of tissue, continuous with the tissue of the root of the teeth, and having the histological structure of the cementum. 2, record 11, English, - benign%20cementoblastoma
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Cavité buccale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cémentoblastome bénin
1, record 11, French, c%C3%A9mentoblastome%20b%C3%A9nin
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-07-31
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cementoblast
1, record 12, English, cementoblast
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A differentiated type of mesoderm cell which is found in the immediate vicinity of the cementum and plays an active part in its formation. 1, record 12, English, - cementoblast
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cémentoblaste
1, record 12, French, c%C3%A9mentoblaste
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'une des cellules souches qui se différencient pour l'édification du cément. 2, record 12, French, - c%C3%A9mentoblaste
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cellules du ligament péridentaire (IAD) dérivées de l'ectomésenchyme du sac folliculaire sont susceptibles, au stade embryonnaire, de se différencier en cellules de type cémentoblaste, ostéoblaste et fibroblaste. 1, record 12, French, - c%C3%A9mentoblaste
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Odontología
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- cementoblasto
1, record 12, Spanish, cementoblasto
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- attrition
1, record 13, English, attrition
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The wearing away of tooth substance(enamel, dentin or cementum) under the stress of chewing(mastication). 1, record 13, English, - attrition
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It can also be caused by incorrect tooth brushing. 1, record 13, English, - attrition
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- attrition
1, record 13, French, attrition
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usure fonctionnelle des tissus dentaires (émail, dentine ou cément) par la friction (mastication). 1, record 13, French, - attrition
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'attrition peut aussi provenir d'une mauvaise technique de brossage des dents. 1, record 13, French, - attrition
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- concrescence
1, record 14, English, concrescence
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Union of two separately formed teeth by cementum only. 1, record 14, English, - concrescence
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- concrescence
1, record 14, French, concrescence
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène physiologique ou pathologique suivant lequel plusieurs parties solides s'agrègent les unes aux autres. 1, record 14, French, - concrescence
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple, union de deux ou plusieurs racines de dents différentes, par prolifération du cément radiculaire. 1, record 14, French, - concrescence
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- fusion of teeth
1, record 15, English, fusion%20of%20teeth
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Result of union of two tooth germs so that the resulting teeth are united by dentin and either cementum or enamel. 1, record 15, English, - fusion%20of%20teeth
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- fusion des dents
1, record 15, French, fusion%20des%20dents
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coalescence de deux germes voisins, ayant pour résultat des dents unies par la dentine et le cément ou l'émail. 1, record 15, French, - fusion%20des%20dents
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- The Mouth
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- cervical line
1, record 16, English, cervical%20line
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- cemento-enamel junction 2, record 16, English, cemento%2Denamel%20junction
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The junction of the enamel of the crown and the cementum of the root of a tooth. The area above the junction corresponds to the anatomic crown of the tooth; the area apical to the junction constitutes the anatomic root of the tooth. 3, record 16, English, - cervical%20line
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the healthy attachment epithelium does not by definition extend apical to the cemento-enamel junction plaque on teeth masticating modern soft foods is normally confined to enamel. 4, record 16, English, - cervical%20line
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Cavité buccale
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- jonction amélo-cémentaire
1, record 16, French, jonction%20am%C3%A9lo%2Dc%C3%A9mentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne où le cément et l'émail se rejoignent. 1, record 16, French, - jonction%20am%C3%A9lo%2Dc%C3%A9mentaire
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1996-08-28
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- reduced enamel epithelium
1, record 17, English, reduced%20enamel%20epithelium
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- dental cuticle 2, record 17, English, dental%20cuticle
- secondary cuticle 3, record 17, English, secondary%20cuticle
- cuticula dentis 2, record 17, English, cuticula%20dentis
Latin
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The second cuticle formed when the ameloblasts are replaced by the oral epithelium. It then covers the primary cuticle on the enamel and is the only cuticle on the cementum. 3, record 17, English, - reduced%20enamel%20epithelium
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reduced enamel epithelium is the endogenous coating on the surface of newly erupted enamel and consists of post-secretory ameloblasts attached to the enamel surface by hemidesmosomes and a basal lamina. 4, record 17, English, - reduced%20enamel%20epithelium
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- épithélium adamantin en régression
1, record 17, French, %C3%A9pith%C3%A9lium%20adamantin%20en%20r%C3%A9gression
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1996-08-28
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- caries of cementum
1, record 18, English, caries%20of%20cementum
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- cementum caries 2, record 18, English, cementum%20caries
correct
- cemental caries 3, record 18, English, cemental%20caries
correct
- cervical caries 3, record 18, English, cervical%20caries
- gingival caries 2, record 18, English, gingival%20caries
- radicular caries 3, record 18, English, radicular%20caries
- senile caries 3, record 18, English, senile%20caries
- root caries 4, record 18, English, root%20caries
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caries noted particularly in old age when supporting tissues have receded, occurs in cementum, usually on proximal surfaces of the teeth; involving both cementum and dentin, a slowly progressing chronic lesion of the root surface involving plaque and microbial invasion. 5, record 18, English, - caries%20of%20cementum
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It has been known by a variety of terms, including cemental caries, cervical caries, radicular caries and even "senile" caries. Root caries is usually seen as a shallow(less than 2 mm deep), ill defined softened area, often discolored and characterized by destruction of cementum with penetration of underlying dentin. 3, record 18, English, - caries%20of%20cementum
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- carie du cément
1, record 18, French, carie%20du%20c%C3%A9ment
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1987-12-16
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- hard tissue
1, record 19, English, hard%20tissue
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any tissue made up of a hard substance, such as bone. In dentistry, the term is often used in connection with the three hard-tissue components of a tooth : the enamel, cementum and dentin. 1, record 19, English, - hard%20tissue
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- tissu dur
1, record 19, French, tissu%20dur
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les procédés mécaniques d'élimination de la plaque bactérienne sont susceptible d'entraîner chez certains patients des lésions au niveau des tissus durs dentaires et au niveau des tissus mous gingivaux. 1, record 19, French, - tissu%20dur
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1987-12-04
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- The Mouth
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- attached gingiva
1, record 20, English, attached%20gingiva
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of the gingiva which is firm and resilient and is bound to the underlying cementum and the alveolar bone, thus being immovable. 1, record 20, English, - attached%20gingiva
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Cavité buccale
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- gencive attachée
1, record 20, French, gencive%20attach%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gencive attachée : C'est la zone de muqueuse gingivale, attachée d'une part à la surface radiculaire et, d'autre part, aux procès alvéolaires sous-jacents, par l'intermédiaire des fibres de son chorion, ce qui la rend inamovible par rapport au plan osseux sous-jacent. 1, record 20, French, - gencive%20attach%C3%A9e
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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