Description

Dental implantation is a surgical procedure that involves placing a dental implant into the jawbone to serve as a replacement for a missing tooth. This procedure is often recommended for individuals who have lost teeth due to injury, decay, or other dental issues.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to the procedure using variations like 'implante dental' or 'implante de diente', which are colloquial. It is important to maintain a formal register and use the canonical term 'implantación dental' in clinical settings to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The dentist recommended a dental implantation to replace the missing tooth.

ES: El dentista recomendó una implantación dental para reemplazar el diente perdido.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'implantación dental' with 'implante dental'; misinterpreting related terms like 'extracción dental'; using informal language when discussing the procedure.