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Dental Glossary — Key Terms Explained
Plain-English explanations of the dental terms you'll encounter when researching treatment in Turkey. 20 terms across 5 categories.
Implant Terms
- Osseointegration
- The biological process by which a dental implant fuses with the surrounding jawbone over 3–6 months, creating a stable, permanent anchor for a crown or bridge.
- CBCT Scan
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography — a 3D X-ray that maps bone density and nerve positions in precise detail, used for implant treatment planning.
- Immediate Load Implant
- An implant technique where a temporary crown or bridge is attached to the implant on the same day as surgery, allowing the patient to leave with functional teeth immediately.
- Abutment
- The connector piece that attaches to the top of a dental implant and supports the crown or bridge above the gumline.
- Nobel Biocare
- A Swiss/US dental implant manufacturer considered the global gold standard for implant systems, used at Bergedent for all premium implant cases.
Restoration Terms
- E.max
- A lithium disilicate glass-ceramic material by Ivoclar Vivadent, used for ultra-thin veneers (from 0.3mm) and crowns. Known for strength, translucency, and natural appearance.
- Zirconia
- A high-strength ceramic material used for crowns, bridges, and implant restorations. Highly durable (1,000+ MPa), tooth-coloured, and metal-free.
- Veneer
- A thin layer of porcelain or composite bonded to the front surface of a tooth to improve its colour, shape, or alignment.
- Crown
- A full-coverage restoration that caps an entire tooth, used when a tooth is heavily decayed, cracked, or following root canal treatment.
- Hollywood Smile
- A complete smile transformation using porcelain veneers or crowns across the visible front teeth, designed to create a uniform, bright, aesthetically ideal smile.
Treatment Types
- All-on-4
- A full-arch restoration technique using 4 dental implants (2 vertical + 2 angled at 45°) to support a fixed bridge replacing all teeth in one jaw. Suitable for patients with limited bone volume.
- All-on-6
- A full-arch restoration using 6 vertical implants for a full jaw of fixed teeth. Offers greater load distribution than All-on-4 and is preferred when bone volume allows.
- Smile Design
- A digital planning process where photographs, facial measurements, and software are used to design the ideal tooth shape, size, and proportion for a patient's face before any treatment begins.
- Bone Graft
- A surgical procedure to add bone material (from the patient, a donor, or synthetic source) to an area of the jaw with insufficient bone volume, enabling future implant placement.
- Sinus Lift
- A bone grafting procedure performed in the upper jaw when the sinus cavity is too close to the jawbone, creating space for implant placement.
Accreditation & Standards
- TEMOS
- Temos International Healthcare Accreditation — the leading accreditation body for international patient care in medical tourism. TEMOS certification indicates a clinic meets rigorous quality and safety standards for treating overseas patients.
- CE Mark
- A certification that dental materials (implants, ceramics, instruments) meet EU safety and quality standards. All materials used at Bergedent carry CE certification.
Procedures
- Digital Mock-Up
- A temporary demonstration of your planned new smile (using composite material or printed resin) placed over your existing teeth before treatment begins, so you can preview and approve the result.
- Root Canal
- A procedure to remove infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, clean the root canals, and seal the tooth. Allows retention of a natural tooth that would otherwise require extraction.
- Gum Contouring
- Reshaping the gumline with a soft-tissue laser to create a more symmetrical smile, often combined with veneer treatment.
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