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Dental Consumables Glossary

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General & Categories

  • Dental consumables (disposable)

    • Definition: Single-use accessories and supplies used during dental procedures to maintain hygiene and efficiency.

    • Synonyms: Disposable dental supplies; Single-use dental products; Chairside disposables

  • Dentistry / Dental

    • Definition: The medical specialty and industry focused on oral health, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental diseases.

    • Synonyms: Oral medicine; Dental field; Dental care

  • Medical device registration

    • Definition: Regulatory listing, clearance, or approval required to market medical devices in specific jurisdictions.

    • Synonyms: Regulatory registration; Device listing; Market authorization

  • Export compliance

    • Definition: Conformance with international trade, customs, and product regulations for cross-border shipments.

    • Synonyms: Trade compliance; Customs compliance; Regulatory export conformance

  • QC/QA (Quality Control/Quality Assurance)

    • Definition: QC verifies product conformance via inspection/testing; QA ensures systematic processes to maintain quality.

    • Synonyms: Quality management; QA/QC; Quality oversight

Micro Applicators & Adhesive Tips

  • Micro applicator

    • Definition: Small applicator with a fine tip for precise placement of minimal liquid volumes.

    • Synonyms: Micro brush applicator; Micro-tip applicator; Dental applicator

  • Dental micro brush

    • Definition: A micro-sized brush designed for intraoral application of agents with controlled absorbency.

    • Synonyms: Microbrush; Micro applicator brush; Lint-free micro brush

  • Adhesive tip applicator

    • Definition: Hand tool with a tacky tip used to pick up and position small components or restorations.

    • Synonyms: Sticky tip applicator; Pickup applicator; Tacky tip tool

  • Adhesive tip

    • Definition: Replaceable tacky end-piece that grips small objects for placement.

    • Synonyms: Sticky tip; Tacky tip; Pickup tip

  • Bendable handle/shaft

    • Definition: Malleable shaft that can be bent to maintain a desired angle for access.

    • Synonyms: Bendable stem; Flexible shaft; Adjustable handle

  • Fiber shedding resistance

    • Definition: Design/material property minimizing fiber loss from the brush head during use.

    • Synonyms: Anti-shedding; Low-lint fiber; Fiber-retention design

  • Tip sizes: fine/regular/large

    • Definition: Standard diameter/capacity options to match viscosity and access needs.

    • Synonyms: Tip diameter options; Fine/medium/large tips; Size-coded tips

  • Capillary control/absorbency

    • Definition: Ability of the tip to hold and release liquids predictably via capillary action.

    • Synonyms: Fluid control; Absorbent control; Controlled wicking

  • Lint-free design

    • Definition: Construction that avoids linting or fiber release to keep surfaces clean.

    • Synonyms: Non-linting; Low-lint; Lintless design

  • Alcohol immersion/disinfection

    • Definition: Stability of the applicator tip after immersion in disinfectant alcohol without significant shedding.

    • Synonyms: Alcohol resistance; Disinfection stability; Alcohol soak stability

Mixing Systems & Consumables

  • Mixing tip

    • Definition: Single-use static mixer nozzle for dual-component materials.

    • Synonyms: Static mixing tip; Mixing nozzle; Auto-mix tip

  • Static mixer

    • Definition: Mixer that blends materials using fixed internal elements without external power.

    • Synonyms: In-line static mixer; Static blending nozzle; Helical mixer

  • Mixing ratio 1:1

    • Definition: Compatibility with dual cartridges delivering equal volumes of base and catalyst.

    • Synonyms: 1:1 dual cartridge; Equal ratio system; 1:1 auto-mix

  • Mixing ratio 1:10

    • Definition: Compatibility with dual cartridges delivering a 1:10 base-to-catalyst ratio.

    • Synonyms: 10:1 ratio system; 1:10 dual cartridge; High-ratio mix

  • Helical elements

    • Definition: Alternating twisted elements inside the nozzle that divide and recombine flow for mixing.

    • Synonyms: Helix elements; Mixing elements; Spiral elements

  • Bayonet/connection interface

    • Definition: Standardized coupling between cartridge and mixing tip to ensure secure, quick attachment.

    • Synonyms: Bayonet lock; Twist-lock interface; Connection coupling

  • Color coding

    • Definition: Using colors to indicate size, ratio, or compatibility for quick identification.

    • Synonyms: Color identification; Color indexing; Color-coded sizing

  • Straight tip/conical tip

    • Definition: Outlet geometries enabling either direct flow (straight) or focused access (conical).

    • Synonyms: Straight outlet; Conical outlet; Straight/tapered tip

Air-Water & Chairside Accessories

  • Air-water syringe tip (AWST)

    • Definition: Replaceable tip for dental 3-way syringes delivering air, water, or mist.

    • Synonyms: 3-way syringe tip; A/W syringe tip; Air-water tip

  • Disposable syringe tip

    • Definition: Single-use 3-way syringe tip to improve hygiene and reduce maintenance.

    • Synonyms: Single-use A/W tip; Disposable 3-way tip; Disposable air-water tip

  • With core/coreless design

    • Definition: Tip structure with (or without) an internal core separating air and water channels.

    • Synonyms: Cored/coreless tip; Dual-channel tip; Channel-separated tip

  • Anti-retraction

    • Definition: Feature preventing backflow from the mouth into the dental lines.

    • Synonyms: Anti-backflow; Backflow prevention; Anti-suck-back

  • Quick-connect

    • Definition: Interface allowing tool-free, rapid attachment and removal.

    • Synonyms: Quick coupler; Snap-fit connection; Fast-attach interface

  • Dental conveyor tip/irrigation tip

    • Definition: Slender tip for delivering materials or irrigants into confined areas.

    • Synonyms: Delivery tip; Irrigation nozzle; Applicator tip

Prophy & Cleaning Attachments

  • Prophy brush

    • Definition: Bristled attachment for removing stains and plaque during prophylaxis.

    • Synonyms: Polishing brush; Prophylaxis brush; RA/HP prophy brush

  • Prophy cup

    • Definition: Soft rubber/silicone cup that holds prophy paste and conforms to tooth contours.

    • Synonyms: Polishing cup; Prophylaxis cup; Rubber cup

  • Prophy head/cap

    • Definition: End geometry or cap style optimized for specific tooth surfaces or access needs.

    • Synonyms: Prophy tip; Polishing head; Prophy cap

  • Root canal brush

    • Definition: Narrow brush for cleaning canal walls or internal surfaces.

    • Synonyms: Endo brush; Canal brush; Endodontic brush

  • Latch type brush (RA)

    • Definition: Brush with RA latch shank for contra-angle handpieces.

    • Synonyms: RA brush; Latch-type prophy brush; RA shank brush

  • Screw-in brush

    • Definition: Brush with threaded connection to an adapter or handpiece head.

    • Synonyms: Threaded brush; Screw-type brush; Screw-fit brush

  • Latch type cup

    • Definition: Prophy cup with RA latch shank for contra-angle handpieces.

    • Synonyms: RA cup; Latch-type prophy cup; RA shank cup

  • Screw-in type cup

    • Definition: Prophy cup with threaded connection for quick replacement.

    • Synonyms: Threaded cup; Screw-type cup; Screw-fit cup

  • HP type prophy cup

    • Definition: Prophy cup compatible with straight handpieces (HP).

    • Synonyms: HP cup; Straight handpiece cup; Lab-type cup

  • Bristle material (nylon/natural)

    • Definition: Material composition of the bristles affecting stiffness and chemical resistance.

    • Synonyms: Bristle composition; Nylon bristles; Natural bristles

  • Ribbed/spiral/soft-edge cup

    • Definition: Cup wall designs that improve paste retention and tooth conformity.

    • Synonyms: Ribbed cup; Spiral cup; Soft-edged cup

  • Debris control

    • Definition: Features that manage removal and containment of debris during polishing.

    • Synonyms: Debris management; Debris containment; Debris mitigation

  • Spatter control

    • Definition: Design measures to reduce splashing of paste and fluids.

    • Synonyms: Anti-splatter; Splash reduction; Spatter mitigation

  • Prophy paste

    • Definition: Abrasive paste used with cups/brushes for stain removal and polishing.

    • Synonyms: Polishing paste; Prophylaxis paste; Dental abrasive paste

  • Torque compatibility

    • Definition: Ability of an attachment to withstand and match the handpiece torque without slipping.

    • Synonyms: Torque rating; Torque capacity; Handpiece torque matching

Burs & Auxiliaries

  • Dental bur

    • Definition: Rotary instrument for cutting, finishing, and polishing tooth structure or restorations.

    • Synonyms: Rotary bur; Dental drill bit; Cutting bur

  • Tungsten carbide

    • Definition: Hard alloy commonly used for burs and precision components with high wear resistance.

    • Synonyms: Carbide; Tungsten carbide alloy; TC

  • Zirconia

    • Definition: High-strength ceramic for restorations and abrasive/polishing components.

    • Synonyms: ZrO2; Zirconium dioxide; Zirconia ceramic

  • Shank types: FG/RA/HP

    • Definition: Standard shank formats compatible with high-speed (FG), contra-angle (RA), and straight (HP) handpieces.

    • Synonyms: Shank standards; FG/RA/HP shanks; Handpiece shanks

  • Laboratory bur

    • Definition: Bur designed for dental lab applications on prosthetic materials.

    • Synonyms: Lab bur; Technician bur; Lab rotary tool

  • Mandrel

    • Definition: Shaft/holder used to mount discs, wheels, or polishing media.

    • Synonyms: Disc mandrel; Arbor; Mounting mandrel

  • Dappen dish

    • Definition: Small cup used to hold liquids or pastes during procedures.

    • Synonyms: Mixing well; Liquid well; Dappen cup

Materials & Processes

  • Medical-grade plastic

    • Definition: Plastics meeting safety and biocompatibility requirements for patient contact.

    • Synonyms: Healthcare-grade plastic; Biocompatible plastic; Medical polymer

  • PP/PE/PC/ABS resins

    • Definition: Common thermoplastics used for injection-molded disposable parts.

    • Synonyms: Polypropylene/Polyethylene/Polycarbonate/ABS; Commodity resins; Engineering plastics (PC/ABS)

  • TPE/Silicone elastomer

    • Definition: Soft elastomers providing flexibility, comfort, and sealing.

    • Synonyms: Thermoplastic elastomer; Silicone rubber; Elastomeric material

  • Stainless steel shaft

    • Definition: Corrosion-resistant metal shaft providing rigidity and durability.

    • Synonyms: SS shaft; Stainless core; Steel mandrel

  • Sterile/sterilization

    • Definition: Condition free from viable microorganisms achieved by validated processes.

    • Synonyms: Sterilized; Sterility; Aseptic state

  • Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization

    • Definition: Low-temperature gas sterilization suitable for heat-sensitive materials.

    • Synonyms: EO sterilization; EtO sterilization; Gas sterilization

  • Gamma irradiation

    • Definition: Radiation-based sterilization using gamma rays for bulk disposables.

    • Synonyms: Gamma sterilization; Irradiation sterilization; Gamma processing

  • Biocompatibility

    • Definition: Ability of a material to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific application.

    • Synonyms: Biological safety; ISO 10993 compliance; Bio-compatibility

  • Latex-free

    • Definition: Free of natural rubber latex to reduce allergic risk.

    • Synonyms: Non-latex; Latex-safe; Latex-free formulation

  • BPA-free

    • Definition: Free of Bisphenol A per regulatory or customer requirements.

    • Synonyms: BPA-safe; BPA-free material; Bisphenol-A free

  • Food-grade/medical-grade certification

    • Definition: Documentation that materials meet applicable safety standards for contact with food or patients.

    • Synonyms: Compliance certification; Material certification; Grade certification

  • Cleanroom

    • Definition: Controlled environment with low particulate and microbial counts for manufacturing/assembly.

    • Synonyms: Controlled environment; Clean area; ISO-class cleanroom

Quality & Compliance

  • Quality management system

    • Definition: Organizational framework for planning, controlling, and improving quality.

    • Synonyms: QMS; Quality system; Quality framework

  • Batch traceability

    • Definition: Ability to track materials, processes, and outputs by lot/batch number.

    • Synonyms: Lot traceability; Batch tracking; Lot genealogy

  • Sampling inspection/100% inspection

    • Definition: Planned partial or full inspections to verify product quality.

    • Synonyms: AQL sampling; Full inspection; Acceptance inspection

  • IQC/IPQC/OQC

    • Definition: Quality inspections at incoming, in-process, and outgoing stages.

    • Synonyms: Incoming/Process/Final inspection; Receiving/Line/Shipment inspection

  • U.S. FDA registration

    • Definition: Listing/registration of facilities and devices for the U.S. market.

    • Synonyms: FDA listing; FDA establishment registration; FDA device listing

  • EU CE certification

    • Definition: Conformity assessment enabling CE marking for sale in the EU.

    • Synonyms: CE marking; CE conformity; CE compliance

  • ISO 13485

    • Definition: International quality management standard for medical device manufacturers.

    • Synonyms: ISO 13485 certification; Medical QMS; 13485 compliance

  • EU MDR

    • Definition: European Union Medical Device Regulation governing device safety and performance.

    • Synonyms: MDR compliance; Regulation (EU) 2017/745; EU device regulation

  • Biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993)

    • Definition: Biological evaluation of medical devices according to ISO 10993 series.

    • Synonyms: ISO 10993 testing; Biological evaluation; Biocompatibility assessment

  • Risk management (ISO 14971)

    • Definition: Systematic application of policies and practices to manage device risks.

    • Synonyms: ISO 14971 compliance; Risk analysis/mitigation; Device risk management

  • NCR (Nonconformance report)

    • Definition: Record documenting nonconforming product/process and disposition.

    • Synonyms: Nonconformity report; NCMR; Deviation report

  • CAPA (Corrective and preventive action)

    • Definition: Process to eliminate causes of nonconformities and prevent recurrence.

    • Synonyms: Corrective action; Preventive action; CAPA system

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

  • Source factory

    • Definition: Direct manufacturing site (not only trading) controlling cost, lead-time, and quality.

    • Synonyms: OEM factory; Direct manufacturer; Primary factory

  • In-house production chain

    • Definition: End-to-end internal capabilities from raw materials to finished goods and QA.

    • Synonyms: Vertical integration; In-house manufacturing; Integrated production

  • Mold development

    • Definition: Design and fabrication of tooling for injection molding.

    • Synonyms: Tooling design; Mold making; Injection mold tooling

  • Injection molding

    • Definition: Process of forming plastic parts by injecting molten material into a mold.

    • Synonyms: Plastic molding; IM; Injection forming

  • Ultrasonic welding

    • Definition: Joining thermoplastics by high-frequency vibrations to form a solid-state bond.

    • Synonyms: US welding; Ultrasonic bonding; Plastic ultrasonic weld

  • Cleanroom (manufacturing)

    • Definition: Controlled particulate environment for production and packaging.

    • Synonyms: ISO cleanroom; Controlled clean area; Clean manufacturing

Customization & R&D

  • Drawings/specs

    • Definition: Technical documents (CAD/PDF/JPG/PNG) defining dimensions, materials, and requirements.

    • Synonyms: Technical drawings; Specifications; CAD files

  • Customized solutions

    • Definition: Tailored design/material/color/packaging to meet customer needs.

    • Synonyms: Customization; Bespoke solution; Custom design

  • Prototyping/sample approval

    • Definition: Pre-production samples built for validation before mass manufacturing.

    • Synonyms: Pilot sample; Engineering sample; Sample sign-off

  • Process validation/FAI

    • Definition: Evidence that manufacturing consistently produces conforming product; FAI verifies first-run parts.

    • Synonyms: PV; First article inspection; Validation run

  • Design patent

    • Definition: Intellectual property protecting product appearance and design features.

    • Synonyms: Industrial design patent; Design registration; Design IP

  • Appearance patent

    • Definition: IP focused on external look and aesthetics.

    • Synonyms: Design registration; Appearance design patent; Aesthetic design IP

  • Functional customization

    • Definition: Design modifications to achieve specific performance or use-case requirements.

    • Synonyms: Performance customization; Feature customization; Functional tailoring

  • Cost optimization/Value engineering

    • Definition: Lowering cost while preserving required function and quality.

    • Synonyms: Value analysis; Cost-down; Design-to-cost

  • Design change/version control

    • Definition: Controlled management of revisions to maintain consistency and traceability.

    • Synonyms: ECO/ECR; Revision control; Change management

Clinical & Use Scenarios

  • Restorative dentistry

    • Definition: Discipline focused on restoring tooth structure and function.

    • Synonyms: Restorative care; Operative dentistry; Tooth restoration

  • Orthodontics

    • Definition: Field addressing tooth alignment and occlusion correction.

    • Synonyms: Ortho; Orthodontic treatment; Malocclusion correction

  • Periodontics

    • Definition: Specialty treating gingival and periodontal tissues.

    • Synonyms: Periodontal therapy; Gum treatment; Perio care

  • Endodontics

    • Definition: Specialty dealing with pulp and periapical conditions.

    • Synonyms: Endo; Root canal therapy; Endodontic treatment

  • Prophylaxis

    • Definition: Preventive cleaning to reduce disease risk.

    • Synonyms: Prophy; Preventive dentistry; Dental cleaning

  • Etching/bonding application

    • Definition: Surface conditioning and adhesive placement prior to restoration.

    • Synonyms: Bonding procedure; Adhesive application; Etch-and-rinse/SE bonding

  • Cavity preparation

    • Definition: Shaping tooth structure to receive a restoration.

    • Synonyms: Cavity prep; Tooth preparation; Cavity design

  • Irrigation

    • Definition: Fluid flushing to clean and remove debris.

    • Synonyms: Rinse; Canal irrigation; Lavage

  • Impression/occlusion

    • Definition: Recording dentition and bite relationship.

    • Synonyms: Dental impression; Occlusal record; Bite registration

  • Polishing/stain removal

    • Definition: Mechanical removal of extrinsic stains and surface smoothing.

    • Synonyms: Tooth polishing; Stain removal; Prophy polishing

  • Cross-infection control

    • Definition: Measures to prevent pathogen transfer between patients.

    • Synonyms: Infection control; IC; Cross-contamination prevention

  • Single-use per patient

    • Definition: Disposable use for one patient followed by discard.

    • Synonyms: One-time use; Patient-specific disposable; Single-patient use


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