Dental Glossary

All-on-4 implantaadid

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

Esteetiline hambaravi

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

Hamba eemaldamine

Hamba eemaldamine selle pesast luus.

Hambakivi eemaldamine

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

Hambakroon

Hambakujuline kate, mis asetatakse kahjustatud hambale selle kuju, suuruse, tugevuse ja välimuse taastamiseks.

Hambaproteesid

Removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.

Hambasiirik

Kunstlik hambajuur, mis paigaldatakse kirurgiliselt lõualuusse asendushamba või silla toetamiseks.

Hambasild

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

Hambatäidis

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

Hambavineer

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

Hammaste valgendamine

Kosmeetiline protseduur hammaste heledamaks muutmiseks ning plekkide ja värvusemuutuste eemaldamiseks.

Juureravi

Ravi kahjustatud või nakatunud hamba parandamiseks ja päästmiseks kahjustatud pulbi eemaldamise teel.

Luusiirdamine

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

Läbipaistvad hambasirgendajad

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

Ortodontilised aparaadid ja breketid

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

Sedatsiooniga hambaravi

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

Alveolaarluu

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

Dentiin

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

Hambaemaili

Hamba kõva väliskiht, mis kaitseb kaariese eest.

Hambapulp

Pehme kude hamba sees, mis sisaldab närve ja veresooni.

Igemed

Pehme kude, mis ümbritseb ja toetab hambaid.

Periodontaalside

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

Tarkusehambad

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

Alalõualiigesehäired

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

Bruksism

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

Halitoosi

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

Hambaabstsess

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

Hambakaaries

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

Hambakattu ja hambakivi

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

Hambumusanomaaliad

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

Hammaste tundlikkus

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

Igemepõletik

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

Parodontiit

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

3D-printimine hambaravis

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

Autoklaav

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

CAD/CAM hambaravitehnoloogia

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

CBCT (koonuskiire-kompuutertomograafia)

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

Digitaalne jäljend (suusisene skanner)

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

Digitaalne röntgen

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

Hambalaaser

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

Hambaravitool

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

Intraoraalne kaamera

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

Panoraamröntgen (OPG)

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

Parodondi sondeerimine ja taskute mõõtmine

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

Hambaravi dokumentatsiooni ajalugu

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

Hambaravi vastuvõtule mitteilmumine

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

Hammaste numeratsioonisüsteemid (FDI, universaalne, Palmeri)

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

Patsiendiportaal

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

Teavitatud nõusolek hambaravis

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

Tehisintellekt hambaravis

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

Telehambaravi

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

Terviseandmete privaatsusseadused (GDPR, HIPAA, PIPEDA)

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