Dental Glossary

All-on-4 tandimplantat

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

Bentransplantation

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

Estetisk tandvård

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

Genomskinliga skenor

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

Ortodontiska apparater

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

Rotbehandling

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

Sedering vid tandvård

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

Tandblekning

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

Tandbrygga

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

Tandfyllning

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

Tandimplantat

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

Tandkrona

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

Tandlaminat

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

Tandprotes

Removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.

Tandstensrengöring

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

Tandutdragning

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

Alveolarben

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

Dentin

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

Periodontalligament

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

Tandemaij

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

Tandkött

The soft tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth.

Tandpulpa

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

Visdomständer

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

Bruxism (tandgnissling)

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

Gingivit

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

Halitosis (dålig andedräkt)

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

Karies (tandröta)

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

Käkledsstörning

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

Malocklusion (bettfel)

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

Parodontit

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

Tandböld

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

Tandkänslighet

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

Tandplack och tandsten

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

3D-utskrift inom tandvård

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

Autoklav

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

CAD/CAM-tandvård

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

CBCT (Cone Beam-datortomografi)

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

Dentallaser

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

Digital röntgen

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

Digitalt avtryck (intraoral skanner)

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

Intraoral kamera

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

Panoramaröntgen (OPG)

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

Parodontal sondering och fickmätning

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

Tandläkarstol

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

Artificiell intelligens inom tandvård

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

Historik för tandvårdsjournaler

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

Informerat samtycke inom tandvård

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

Lagar om dataskydd inom hälsovård (GDPR, HIPAA, PIPEDA)

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

Minska uteblivna tandvårdsbesök och avbokningar

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

Patientportal

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

Tandnumreringssystem (FDI, Universal, Palmer)

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

Teledentistry (distanstandvård)

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