Impression

This refers to the making of an impression of the teeth. This is done with the help of plastic impression compounds. From this negative mold, a positive mold is then produced again with the help of plaster. With this impression as a template, the dental technician then manufactures the dentures, for example.

Abrasion

Abrasion refers to the wear of the hard tooth substance on the chewing surfaces. Frequent, mostly unconscious teeth grinding during sleep and stress accelerates this ablation process.

Adhesive technology

Adhesive technology, with which restorations made of plastic or ceramic are glued into the tooth.

Air-flow system

Water and air are used to remove nicotine, tea, coffee and food residues from the teeth by pressure.

Alveolus

The bony tooth compartment in the jawbone accommodates the tooth root.

Amalgam

An alloy of mercury with other metals such as silver, copper, indium, tin and zinc. In the past, it was widely used as a tooth filling material. A connection with serious health complaints could not be proven. However, since there is a mercury load, alternative filling materials are usually used today.

Anaesthesia

Treatment with anesthetics or painkillers

Antagonist

Opponent here: tooth in the jaw opposite.

Aphthae

Painful inflammatory changes in the oral mucosa. Healing usually within one to two weeks.

Approximal surface

The area on the teeth that is located between the teeth.

Proximal caries

Caries between the teeth

Articulation

Opening and closing of the lower jaw

Attriphy

Shrinkage and shrinkage of the jawbone, usually after tooth loss

Augmentation

Recovery of lost bone substance