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PORCELAIN TEETH [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Maryland dental bridge
1, record 1, English, Maryland%20dental%20bridge
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Maryland bridge 1, record 1, English, Maryland%20bridge
correct
- resin-bonded dental bridge 2, record 1, English, resin%2Dbonded%20dental%20bridge
correct
- resin-bonded bridge 3, record 1, English, resin%2Dbonded%20bridge
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Similar to a traditional bridge, Maryland dental bridges employ two natural abutment teeth, one on each side of the gap. However, while a traditional bridge uses dental crowns on the abutment teeth, a Maryland bridge uses a framework of either metal or porcelain that is bonded onto the backs of the abutment teeth. 4, record 1, English, - Maryland%20dental%20bridge
Record 1, Key term(s)
- resin bonded dental bridge
- resin bonded bridge
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pont papillon
1, record 1, French, pont%20papillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pont Maryland 1, record 1, French, pont%20Maryland
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pont papillon permet de remplacer une ou deux dents manquantes. Le pont papillon est soutenu par des ailerons métalliques collés aux dents naturelles adjacentes. 1, record 1, French, - pont%20papillon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ceramic tooth
1, record 2, English, ceramic%20tooth
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- porcelain tooth 1, record 2, English, porcelain%20tooth
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A prefabricated artificial tooth made of dental ceramic. 1, record 2, English, - ceramic%20tooth
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ceramic teeth; porcelain teeth : plural. 2, record 2, English, - ceramic%20tooth
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ceramic tooth: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 2, English, - ceramic%20tooth
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ceramic teeth
- porcelain teeth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dent en céramique
1, record 2, French, dent%20en%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dent en porcelaine 1, record 2, French, dent%20en%20porcelaine
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dent artificielle préfabriquée en céramique dentaire. 1, record 2, French, - dent%20en%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dent en céramique : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 2, French, - dent%20en%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prótesis dental
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- diente de cerámica
1, record 2, Spanish, diente%20de%20cer%C3%A1mica
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diente artificial hecho de material cerámico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - diente%20de%20cer%C3%A1mica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Economic Geology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dental porcelain
1, record 3, English, dental%20porcelain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Feldspathic porcelain, shaped, tinted, and fired for use as false teeth... 1, record 3, English, - dental%20porcelain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Géologie économique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- feldspath dentaire
1, record 3, French, feldspath%20dentaire
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- spath dentaire 1, record 3, French, spath%20dentaire
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le feldspath choisi, le plus dur, sert à la fabrication des dents artificielles (feldspath dentaire). 1, record 3, French, - feldspath%20dentaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crown and bridge
1, record 4, English, crown%20and%20bridge
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crown and bridge treatment will restore lost teeth, support remaining teeth and help you maintain optimum dental health.... Crowns and bridges are most often made from superior materials such as semiprecious or precious metals, porcelain or a combination of metal fused to porcelain. 1, record 4, English, - crown%20and%20bridge
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crown and bridge: term usually used in the plural. 2, record 4, English, - crown%20and%20bridge
Record 4, Key term(s)
- crowns and bridges
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- couronne et pont
1, record 4, French, couronne%20et%20pont
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les couronnes (une dent) ou ponts (trois ou plusieurs dents) sont utilisés pour renforcer les dents fragiles [...] Les couronnes et ponts sont cimentés sur les dents, ne se détacheront pas et peuvent durer plus de 20 ans. 1, record 4, French, - couronne%20et%20pont
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couronne et pont : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 4, French, - couronne%20et%20pont
Record 4, Key term(s)
- couronnes et ponts
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- veneer
1, record 5, English, veneer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Very thin layers of either composite or porcelain material, which are bonded to the teeth to improve the tooth's appearance. 1, record 5, English, - veneer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- facette
1, record 5, French, facette
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La facette est une couche très mince de matériel dentaire (composite ou porcelaine) qui enveloppe la face de la dent, d'où le nom facette. 1, record 5, French, - facette
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-07-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- etchant solution
1, record 6, English, etchant%20solution
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the preparation of teeth for conventional dental composite bonded restorations, pit and fissure sealants, cementation of prosthetic restorations, porcelain veneers, and bonding of orthodontic appliances, it is necessary to prepare the desired tooth surface. The standard method is a technique whereby the cleaned and dried tooth surface is treated with an acidic etchant solution or gel. Application of the etchant for a short period of time(approximately one minute) on the tooth surface to be treated, followed by a thorough water rinse and air drying, produces a selective dissolution of the tooth surface to promote an effective bond with the subsequently applied restorative bonding agent or materials. The acid removes calcium salts which increases the size and number of the microspaces. The bonding agent fills these "tags" and is then polymerized to produce the mechanical interlocking of resin to tooth. 1, record 6, English, - etchant%20solution
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- solution de mordançage
1, record 6, French, solution%20de%20mordan%C3%A7age
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mordançage permet de réparer rapidement et sans douleur les dents. On applique sur la dent du plastique en pâte, appelé résine composite, qui durcit à la lumière. [...] La procédure : Étape 1 : Votre dentiste applique sur la dent une légère solution de mordançage qui rendra l'émail rugueux et facilitera l'adhésion de la résine composite. Étape 2 : Il mélange la résine composite et la teint pour marier la couleur naturelle des dents. Étape 3 : Il applique la résine composite en plusieurs couches. Étape 4 : Chaque couche est durcie (ou polymérisée) à la lumière au fur et à mesure des applications. Étape 5 : Quand la dernière couche a durci, la résine est modelée et polie pour que la dent retrouve son apparence naturelle. 1, record 6, French, - solution%20de%20mordan%C3%A7age
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-08-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dental mechanic
1, record 7, English, dental%20mechanic
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- dental-prosthesis maker 1, record 7, English, dental%2Dprosthesis%20maker
correct
- dental prosthesis maker 2, record 7, English, dental%20prosthesis%20maker
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Person who] makes and repairs dentures and other dental devices : fabricates full and partial dentures, using wax and plaster models, dental surveyors, tooth-colour scales, articulators(...) and electric grinders and polishers. Shapes metal, vulcanite or plastic plates for dentures. Mounts porcelain or plastic teeth in plates(...). Finishes dentures on grinding and buffing wheels. Constructs metal clamps, inlays, bridgework, and other aids(...). Repairs dentures(...) 1, record 7, English, - dental%20mechanic
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien-dentiste
1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9canicien%2Ddentiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- mécanicienne-dentiste 1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9canicienne%2Ddentiste
correct, feminine noun
- prothésiste en dentisterie 1, record 7, French, proth%C3%A9siste%20en%20dentisterie
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- prothésiste dentaire 2, record 7, French, proth%C3%A9siste%20dentaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Personne qui] fait et répare des dentiers et autres prothèses dentaires : façonne des dentiers complets et partiels, en se servant de modèles en cire et en plâtre, de dentimètres, nuanciers, articulateurs [...] ainsi que de meules et polissoirs électriques. Façonne des plaques de métal, d'ébonite ou de plastique pour dentiers. Monte des dents de porcelaine ou de plastique dans les plaques [...]. Finit les dentiers à l'aide de meules et de polissoirs. Façonne des agrafes de métal, des incrustations, bridges et autres accessoires [...]. Répare les dentiers [...] 1, record 7, French, - m%C3%A9canicien%2Ddentiste
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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