Dental Glossary

All-on-4 ການຝັງຮາກແຂ້ວທຽມ

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

ການຂູດຫີນປູນ

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

ການຖອນແຂ້ວ

The removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone.

ການປິ່ນປົວຮາກແຂ້ວ

A treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth by removing the damaged pulp.

ການປ່ຽນກະດູກ

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

ການຝັງຮາກແຂ້ວທຽມ

An artificial tooth root surgically placed in the jawbone to support a replacement tooth or bridge.

ການຟອກຂາວແຂ້ວ

A cosmetic procedure to lighten teeth and remove stains and discoloration.

ການອຸດແຂ້ວ

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

ຄອບແຂ້ວ

A tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance.

ທັນຕະກຳເສີມຄວາມງາມ

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

ທັນຕະກຳແບບໃຊ້ຢາສະຫງົບ

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

ສະພານແຂ້ວ

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

ເຄື່ອງຈັດແຂ້ວໃສ

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

ເຄື່ອງມືຈັດແຂ້ວ

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

ແຂ້ວປອມ

Removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.

ແຜ່ນປິດໜ້າແຂ້ວ

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

ກະດູກເບົ້າແຂ້ວ

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

ເຄືອບແຂ້ວ

The hard, outer layer of the tooth that protects against decay.

ເນື້ອແຂ້ວ

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

ເນື້ອໃນແຂ້ວ

The soft tissue inside the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels.

ເສັ້ນເອັນປະມານແຂ້ວ

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

ແຂ້ວກາມ

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

ແປ້ນແຂ້ວ

The soft tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth.

ການກັດຜິດປົກກະຕິ

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

ການກັດແຂ້ວ

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

ຄາບແຂ້ວ ແລະ ຫີນປູນ

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

ປາກເໝັນ

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

ຝີໃນແຂ້ວ

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

ພະຍາດຂໍ້ຕໍ່ຂາກະໄຕ

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

ພະຍາດປະມານແຂ້ວ

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

ພະຍາດແປ້ນແຂ້ວ

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

ອາການແຂ້ວໄວ

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

ແຂ້ວແມງ

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

CBCT (ໂຄນບີມ ຊີທີ)

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

ການພິມ 3 ມິຕິໃນທັນຕະກຳ

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

ການພິມປາກດິຈິທັລ (ເຄື່ອງສະແກນໃນປາກ)

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

ການວັດຊ່ອງແຂ້ວ

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

ກ້ອງຖ່າຍໃນປາກ

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

ທັນຕະກຳ CAD/CAM

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

ພາບຖ່າຍເອັກຊະເລແບບພາໂນ (OPG)

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

ເກົ້າອີ້ທັນຕະແພດ

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

ເຄື່ອງອົບຄວາມດັນ

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

ເລເຊີທັນຕະກຳ

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

ເອັກຊະເລດິຈິທັລ

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

ການຍິນຍອມໂດຍມີຂໍ້ມູນໃນທັນຕະກຳ

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

ການຫຼຸດຜ່ອນການຂາດນັດ ແລະ ການຍົກເລີກ

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

ກົດໝາຍຄວາມເປັນສ່ວນຕົວຂອງຂໍ້ມູນສຸຂະພາບ (GDPR, HIPAA, PIPEDA)

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

ທັນຕະກຳທາງໄກ

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

ປະຫວັດການບັນທຶກຂໍ້ມູນທັນຕະກຳ

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

ປັນຍາປະດິດໃນທັນຕະກຳ

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

ພອດທັລຄົນເຈັບ

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

ລະບົບນັບແຂ້ວ (FDI, Universal, Palmer)

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