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Chapter 47 Key Terms
Term | Definition |
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Anatomic Portion | The structural portion of a dental model created from the alginate impression |
Articulator | Dental laboratory device that stimulates mandibular and temporomandibular joint movement when models of the dental arches are attached to it. |
Crystallization | Chemical process in which crystals form a structure |
Die | An accurate replica of the prepared portion of a tooth used in the laboratory during the fabrication of a cast restoration |
Dihydrate | Related to gypsum products and indicating two parts of water to one part of calcium sulfate |
Dimensionally Stable | Resistant to changes in width, height, and length |
Face Bow | Portion of articulator used to measure the upper teeth compared with the temporomandibular joint |
Gypsum | Mineral used in the formation of plaster of Paris and stone |
Hemihydrate | Removal of water to become one-half part water to one part of calcium sulfate, forming the powder product of gypsum |
Homogenous or Homogeneous | Having a uniform quality and consistency throughout |
Lathe | Machine used for cutting or polishing dental appliances |
Model | Replica of the maxillary and mandibular arches made from an impression |
Monomer | A molecule that, when combined with other molecule, forms a polymer |
Polymer | Compound of many molecules |
Slurry | Mixture of gypsum and water used in the finishing of models |
Volatile | Substance that can evaporate easily and is very explosive |