Glosario Dental

Alineadores transparentes

Removable transparent plastic trays that gradually straighten teeth as an alternative to traditional metal braces.

Blanqueamiento dental

Un procedimiento cosmético para aclarar los dientes y eliminar manchas y decoloración.

Carilla dental

A thin shell of porcelain or composite bonded to the front of teeth to improve appearance.

Corona dental

Una funda con forma de diente colocada sobre un diente dañado para restaurar su forma, tamaño, resistencia y apariencia.

Dentaduras

Removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.

Empaste dental

Material used to repair a tooth damaged by decay, restoring its normal function and shape.

Endodoncia

Un tratamiento para reparar y salvar un diente gravemente dañado o infectado mediante la eliminación de la pulpa dañada.

Extracción dental

La extracción de un diente de su alveolo en el hueso.

Implante dental

Una raíz dental artificial colocada quirúrgicamente en el hueso maxilar para soportar un diente o puente de reemplazo.

Implantes All-on-4

A full-arch tooth replacement technique using just four strategically placed dental implants to support a complete set of fixed teeth.

Injerto óseo

Surgical procedure to replace or regenerate bone in the jaw for dental implant placement.

Limpieza dental

Professional cleaning procedure to remove plaque and tartar buildup from teeth and below the gumline.

Odontología con sedación

The use of sedation techniques to help anxious patients receive dental treatment comfortably.

Odontología cosmética

Dental procedures focused on improving the appearance of teeth, gums, and smile.

Puente dental

A fixed prosthetic device that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent teeth.

Tipos de brackets y aparatos de ortodoncia

The different devices used in orthodontic treatment, including metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners.

Dentina

The layer of the tooth beneath the enamel that forms the bulk of the tooth structure.

Encía

El tejido blando que rodea y sostiene los dientes.

Esmalte dental

La capa dura y externa del diente que protege contra la caries.

Hueso alveolar

The part of the jawbone that contains the sockets (alveoli) where teeth are anchored.

Ligamento periodontal

Connective tissue fibers that connect the tooth root to the alveolar bone.

Muelas del juicio

Third molars that typically emerge between ages 17-25, often requiring extraction.

Pulpa dental

El tejido blando dentro del diente que contiene nervios y vasos sanguíneos.

Absceso dental

A pocket of pus caused by bacterial infection at the root of a tooth or in the gums.

Bruxismo

Involuntary grinding, gnashing, or clenching of teeth, often during sleep.

Caries dental

Tooth decay caused by bacteria that produce acids that dissolve tooth enamel.

Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gums, usually caused by bacterial plaque buildup.

Halitosis

Chronic bad breath that doesn't go away with regular brushing and flossing.

Maloclusión

Misalignment of teeth when the jaws are closed, commonly called a 'bad bite'.

Periodontitis

A serious gum infection that damages soft tissue and destroys the bone supporting teeth.

Placa dental y sarro

Plaque is a sticky bacterial film on teeth; tartar (calculus) is hardened plaque that can only be removed professionally.

Sensibilidad dental

Pain or discomfort in teeth when exposed to hot, cold, sweet, or acidic substances.

Trastorno de ATM

Pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint connecting the jaw to the skull.

Autoclave

A sterilization device using high-pressure steam to eliminate all microorganisms from dental instruments.

CBCT (Tomografía Cone Beam)

A specialized 3D imaging technique providing detailed views of teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways, and bone.

Cámara intraoral

A small camera used to take close-up images inside the mouth.

Impresión 3D en odontología

Additive manufacturing technology used to create dental models, surgical guides, aligners, crowns, and dentures.

Impresión digital (escáner intraoral)

A digital scanning method that captures precise 3D images of teeth and gums, replacing traditional putty impressions.

Láser dental

A focused light beam device used for precise soft and hard tissue procedures in dentistry.

Odontología CAD/CAM

Computer-aided design and manufacturing technology for creating dental restorations.

Radiografía digital

An advanced form of dental X-ray using digital sensors instead of traditional film.

Radiografía panorámica (OPG)

A single X-ray image that captures the entire mouth including all teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures.

Sillón dental

A specialized chair designed to support patients during dental examinations and procedures.

Sondeo periodontal y medición de bolsas

The clinical process of measuring gum pocket depths around each tooth to assess periodontal health.

Consentimiento informado en odontología

The process of informing patients about proposed treatments, risks, alternatives, and costs before obtaining their agreement.

Historia de la documentación dental

The evolution of dental documentation from handwritten paper charts to modern electronic health records.

Inteligencia artificial en odontología

Machine learning algorithms that assist in dental diagnosis, treatment planning, and practice optimization.

Leyes de privacidad de datos sanitarios (RGPD, HIPAA, PIPEDA)

Global regulations governing how healthcare providers, including dental practices, must protect patient data.

Portal del paciente

A secure online platform where patients can access their dental records and communicate with the practice.

Reducción de ausencias y cancelaciones dentales

Strategies and systems dental practices use to minimize patients failing to attend or canceling scheduled appointments.

Sistemas de numeración dental (FDI, Universal, Palmer)

Standardized systems used by dentists worldwide to identify and reference individual teeth by number or letter.

Teleodontología

Remote delivery of dental consultations and patient monitoring using digital communication technologies.