#98 Restaurative Zahnheilkunde – Restorative Dentistry

00:00:03: Sabine Nemec: Herzlich willkommen zu Dental English to go. Ich bin Sabine Nemec und lade Euch ein, mit diesem Podcast Euer Englisch aufzufrischen. Ich möchte Euch zeigen, dass es ganz leicht ist, sich im Praxisalltag auf Englisch zu verständigen. Jede Woche schauen wir uns eine bestimmte Situation in der Zahnarztpraxis an und trainieren/üben die passenden Vokabeln und die richtige Aussprache. So here is your weekly dose of language refresher.

00:00:33: In today´s lesson, we will start a new dental subject: restorative dentistry. We’ll talk about the goals and possibilities of restorative dentistry. So, let’s start! Restorative Dentistry – that’s the part of dentistry that focuses on repairing or replacing damaged or missing teeth. Restaurative Zahnheilkunde ist der Teil der Zahnmedizin, der sich auf die Reparatur oder den Ersatz beschädigter oder fehlender Zähne konzentriert.

00:01:13: It’s all about bringing back the function, health, and appearance of your patients’ teeth. But why precisely do we need restorative dentistry? There are many reasons why a tooth might need restoration. The most common are: tooth decay – caused by caries; fractured teeth – from trauma or chewing hard foods; worn teeth – from grinding or acid erosion; missing teeth – due to extraction or periodontal disease. These problems can affect a patient’s ability to chew, speak, and smile. That’s where restorative dentistry comes in. It includes all procedures that aim to restore the function, integrity, and appearance of the teeth and surrounding structures.

00:02:32: The Goals of Restorative Dentistry. There are four main goals: Number 1 – Restore function – so the patient can chew, bite, and speak properly. Number 2 – Improve oral health – by stopping the progression of disease like decay or infection. Number 3 – Enhance aesthetics – to create a natural and pleasing smile. Number 4 – Prevent future problems – by strengthening and protecting the teeth.

00:03:24: Let’s have a look at Common Treatment Options. Restorative treatments can be divided into two categories: direct and indirect. Direct Restorations are done in one appointment. An example for direct restorations are fillings. For fillings, materials such as composite resin, ceramic, gold or cement are used to restore small areas of decay. Indirect Restorations are made outside the mouth and then placed into the patient’s mouth. Examples are: Inlays and onlays are custom restorations for moderate damage. Crowns are full-coverage restorations to protect and strengthen weak or broken teeth. Bridges are fixed prosthetics used to replace one or more missing teeth. Veneers are thin shells placed on the front of teeth for cosmetic improvements. Dental implants are titanium or ceramic posts placed in the jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. After a phase of recovery, they are then topped with crowns or bridges.

00:05:51: Informing the Patient. Here are some phrases how you might explain restorative dentistry to your patients: “You have a cavity on your upper left molar. I recommend a composite filling to restore the tooth and prevent further damage. It’s a quick and painless procedure, and we can do it today.” “Good news – the cavity we found is still small. I recommend placing a composite filling. That’s a tooth-colored material that will restore the shape and function of your tooth. We can do it in one visit.“ “Your tooth has a large fracture. A filling wouldn’t be strong enough to hold it together. I recommend placing a crown – it’s like a cap that covers the entire tooth to protect it and restore strength.” “I see you’re missing one of your lower molars. There are a few options to replace it. We can place a dental implant, which is a permanent solution. Or, we can consider a bridge or a removable partial denture.” “The cavity is too large for a regular filling, but the tooth doesn’t need a full crown. I recommend an onlay – it’s a custom-made piece that fits perfectly into your tooth, and it’s made from ceramic or composite.”

00:07:51: Here is your overview of the vocabulary of this week’s lesson: to restore – wiederherstellen to consider – erwägen to recommend – empfehlen entire – vollständig, ganz fixed – festsitzend removable – herausnehmbar weak – schwach, geschwächt custom-made – maßgearbeitet procedure – Behandlung, Eingriff moderate damage – mäßige Zahnschädigung

00:08:51: Das war unsere Lesson für diese Woche. Nächste Woche befassen wir uns mit Füllungen und den verschiedenen Füllungsmaterialien. Wenn Ihr noch mehr Dental Englisch trainieren wollt, empfehle ich Euch mein Buch „Dental English“, erschienen im Quintessenz Verlag, oder auch die Fachzeitschrift „Team Journal“ – hier findet Ihr in jeder Ausgabe eine Übung. Vielen Dank fürs Zuhören. Wenn es Euch gefallen hat, dann abonniert diesen Podcast. Es gibt jeden Montag eine neue Folge – überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Wenn Ihr Fragen habt, dann schreibt auf Instagram oder an podcast@quintessenz.de. Alle Links und Adressen findet ihr auch in den Shownotes. Ich sage: Goodbye and see you next week! Das war Dental English to go mit Sabine Nemec: der Englisch-Podcast für den Praxisalltag – ein Quintessence Podcast.