Dental treatment
Dental treatment
Dental treatment (/ˈdɛntəl ˈtriːtmənt/) refers to the broad range of procedures and practices carried out by dentists and other dental professionals to maintain and restore oral health. The term encompasses a variety of procedures, including dental cleanings, dental fillings, root canals, extractions, and orthodontic treatments.
Etymology
The term "dental treatment" is derived from the Latin word "dens", which means "tooth", and the English word "treatment", which originates from the Latin "tractare", meaning "to handle, manage, or deal with".
Related terms
- Dental hygiene: The practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems.
- Dental surgery: A broad term that includes a range of medical procedures involving the teeth and gums.
- Periodontics: The branch of dentistry concerned with the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.
- Endodontics: The branch of dentistry dealing with the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp.
- Prosthodontics: The dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dental treatment
- Wikipedia's article - Dental treatment
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