cavity filling
[ˈkævɪti ˈfɪlɪŋ]
nounpl: cavity fillings
restauração de cárie
1. A dental procedure in which a dentist removes decayed tooth material and fills the hole with a restorative material to restore the tooth's structure and function
The dentist performed a cavity filling to restore the decayed tooth.
O dentista realizou uma restauração de cárie para restaurar o dente danificado.
2. The restorative material itself used to fill a cavity, such as amalgam, composite resin, or other dental materials
My cavity filling is made of tooth-colored composite resin.
Minha restauração de cárie é feita de resina composta da cor do dente.
Cavity fillings are a routine dental procedure in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, dental care is often sought through private dentists or public health services. The terminology 'restauração de cárie' is universally understood by Brazilian Portuguese speakers when discussing dental treatments. In the USA, cavity fillings are a common preventive dental care procedure, and discussions about filling types (amalgam vs. composite) are frequent due to aesthetic preferences.
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