Dentistry.15: Prosthetic treatment plans

Plans de traitement prothétique

This lesson covers French vocabulary and expressions for discussing prosthetic treatment plans, including key terms like "prothèse amovible" (removable denture), "prothèse fixe" (fixed denture), and "implant dentaire" (dental implant), helping you explain options and their advantages clearly.

Vocabulary (7)

 Le bridge céramo-métallique: The ceramic-metal bridge (French)

Le bridge céramo-métallique

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The ceramic-metal bridge Show

 La prothèse amovible: The removable prosthesis (French)

La prothèse amovible

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The removable prosthesis Show

 L’esthétique dentaire: Dental aesthetics (French)

L’esthétique dentaire

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Dental aesthetics Show

 La durabilité: durability (French)

La durabilité

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Durability Show

 Le confort masticatoire: masticatory comfort (French)

Le confort masticatoire

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Masticatory comfort Show

 L’hygiène prothétique: Prosthetic hygiene (French)

L’hygiène prothétique

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Prosthetic hygiene Show

 Le pilier prothétique: the prosthetic abutment (French)

Le pilier prothétique

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The prosthetic abutment Show

Exercises

These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.

Exercise 1: Dialogue Cards

Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

1. Pour analyser les plans de traitement, le dentiste ___ d'abord la bouche du patient.

(To analyze treatment plans, the dentist ___ first examines the patient's mouth.)

2. Le spécialiste propose ensuite trois plans différents en ___ les avantages et les inconvénients.

(The specialist then proposes three different plans while ___ the advantages and disadvantages.)

3. Le patient ___ une prothèse amovible parce qu'elle est plus facile à entretenir.

(The patient ___ a removable denture because it is easier to maintain.)

4. Après la pose, ils ___ les instructions postopératoires pour assurer une bonne hygiène.

(After placement, they ___ the postoperative instructions to ensure good hygiene.)

Exercise 3: Prosthetic treatment plan at the dentist

Instruction:

Aujourd'hui, je (Recevoir - Présent) un nouveau patient qui souhaite une prothèse dentaire. Après l'examen, nous (Discuter - Présent) de trois plans de traitement. Le premier plan est une prothèse complète, mais elle (Nécessiter - Présent) un entretien régulier. Le second plan est une prothèse partielle en résine, qui (Offrir - Présent) plus de confort masticatoire mais moins d'esthétique. Enfin, le troisième plan est un bridge céramo-métallique, qui (Servir - Présent) de solution fixe avec une meilleure durabilité. Je lui (Expliquer - Présent) les avantages et les inconvénients de chaque option pour qu'il puisse choisir.


Today, I receive (Recevoir - Present) a new patient who wants a dental prosthesis. After the examination, we discuss (Discuter - Present) three treatment plans. The first plan is a complete prosthesis, but it requires (Nécessiter - Present) regular maintenance. The second plan is a partial resin prosthesis, which offers (Offrir - Present) more chewing comfort but less aesthetics. Finally, the third plan is a ceramo-metal bridge, which serves (Servir - Present) as a fixed solution with better durability. I explain (Expliquer - Present) to him the advantages and disadvantages of each option so that he can choose.

Verb Tables

Recevoir - Recevoir

Présent

  • je reçois
  • tu reçois
  • il/elle reçoit
  • nous recevons
  • vous recevez
  • ils/elles reçoivent

Discuter - Discuter

Présent

  • je discute
  • tu discutes
  • il/elle discute
  • nous discutons
  • vous discutez
  • ils/elles discutent

Nécessiter - Nécessiter

Présent

  • je nécessite
  • tu nécessites
  • il/elle nécessite
  • nous nécessitons
  • vous nécessitez
  • ils/elles nécessitent

Offrir - Offrir

Présent

  • j'offre
  • tu offres
  • il/elle offre
  • nous offrons
  • vous offrez
  • ils/elles offrent

Servir - Servir

Présent

  • je sers
  • tu sers
  • il/elle sert
  • nous servons
  • vous servez
  • ils/elles servent

Expliquer - Expliquer

Présent

  • j'explique
  • tu expliques
  • il/elle explique
  • nous expliquons
  • vous expliquez
  • ils/elles expliquent

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Introduction to Prosthetic Treatment Plans

This lesson helps French learners understand and discuss various prosthetic treatment options in a dental context. The content is designed for A2 level students and focuses on practical vocabulary and conversational expressions used during consultations and explanations about dental prosthetics.

Key Learning Points

Discussion and Presentation

The lesson presents dialogues simulating real-life scenarios such as explaining three prosthetic plans to a patient, choosing a treatment plan collaboratively in a clinic, and presenting options to a group of patients. This structure encourages learners to practice both individual explanations and interactive discussions.

Important Vocabulary and Expressions

  • La prothèse amovible (removable denture): easy to clean but may be less comfortable and stable.
  • La prothèse fixe (fixed denture): more stable and comfortable but costlier and harder to clean.
  • L'implant dentaire (dental implant): durable and stable but requires surgery.
  • expliquer (to explain), présenter (to present), proposer (to propose), conseiller (to advise): common verbs used in consultations.

Grammar Focus: Present Tense Conjugations

The lesson highlights key verbs related to dental consultations in the present tense such as je propose, nous expliquons, and je conseille. Understanding these verbs helps learners describe treatment options clearly.

Mini Story Summary

A short narrative about a dentist explaining three prosthetic treatment plans to a patient illustrates the use of present tense verbs and relevant vocabulary in context.

Instruction vs. French Language Notes

In English, the instruction language, word order and sentence construction differ from French. For example, in French, the verb often follows a subject pronoun like "je" or "nous" and verbs are conjugated accordingly. Important phrases include:

  • Je propose trois plans de traitement. – "I propose three treatment plans." Here, "propose" corresponds directly to "propose" in English but is conjugated to agree with "je."
  • Nous expliquons les options. – "We explain the options." Note the plural conjugation with "nous."
  • Common connectors such as mais (but), et (and), and donc (so/therefore) help link ideas and contrast options, essential for discussing advantages and disadvantages.

Understanding these patterns and vocabulary will allow learners to effectively communicate in professional dental settings.

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