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Def test 201 #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Beveled | Characterized by an angle of a surface that meets another angle |
| AutoMatrix | Matrix system designed to establish a temporary interproximal wall for the restoration of a tooth surface without the use of a retainer |
| Cupping | Form created by a concave tooth surface that has not been contoured properly |
| Mylar | Brand name for a clear plastic strip used to provide a temporary wall for restoration of an anterior tooth |
| Septum | Dental dam material located between the holes of the punched dam |
| Universal Retainer | A dental device used to hold a matrix band in place during restoration of a class ll cavity |
| Analgesia | Stage of anaesthesia in which the patient is relaxed and conscious |
| Diffuse | To spread from an area of high concentration to one of low concentration |
| Overhang | Excessive restorative material that extends beyond the cavity margin |
| Lumen | The hollow centre of the injection needle |
| Axial Wall | Internal surface of a cavity preparation positioned in the same vertical direction as the pulp within the tooth |
| Convenience Form | Cavity preparation step that allows the dentist easier access when restoring a tooth |
| Diastema | A space between two teeth |
| Outline Form | Design and initial depth of sound tooth structure used by the dentist when restoring a tooth |
| Retention Form | Shaping of the cavity walls to aid in retaining the restoration |
| Veneer | Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface |
| Pupal Wall | Surface of the cavity preparation perpendicular to the pulp of the tooth |
| Restorative Dentistry | Type of dentistry that restores teeth by removing decay and restoring defects |
| Retention Pin | Basis of a stronger system used to retain and support a tooth restoration |
| Cavity Perparation | Process of decay removal and tooth design in preparation for restoring a tooth |