activator n. a substance necessary in the process of making a model

archwire n. it is attached to the brackets in order to ensure proper fitting

of the braces

braces n. they correct malocclusion

brackets n. they are attached to the archwire in order to ensure proper fitting

of the braces

bruxism n. subconscious, pathological teeth grinding occurring usually at night

cement n. a group of materials used in dentistry, used, for instance, for cementing fixed prosthodontic appliances

dental bridge n. a fixed prosthetic restoration used replace a missing tooth or a set of missing teeth

dental crown n. a type of dental restoration, also referred to as dental cap

dental guard n. protects teeth against mechanical damage

dentist n. a person who treats people’s teeth

denture n. any device which is used to compensate for cavities in the mouth

enamel n. the hard tissue that covers the dentine

facial epithesis n. a prosthesis of a part of the face

fibreglass n. a material used in teeth reconstruction

fixed denture n. a denture that is permanently attached to the oral cavity

immediate denture n. used in situations where it becomes necessary to place

a denture immediately after the removal of natural teeth

impression n. a negative imprint of one’s teeth and soft tissues in the mouth

occlusion n. the relationship between the maxillary (upper) and mandibular

(lower) teeth

orthodontist n. a person who treats malocclusion

patient n. the beneficiary of health care

porcelain layering n. cosmetic treatment in which composite, acrylic or porcelain veneers can be used

prosthesis n. an artificial body part

prosthetic restoration n. a type of removable or fixed denture

removable braces n. type of braces designed mainly for children; allows correcting only minor malocclusion