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General Dentistry

CH 48 - General Dentistry

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The term for the direction that is perpendicular to the plane of an object. EX: internal cavity prep is in the same direction as the pulp. Axial Wall
Another name for caries, decayed area of the tooth. Cavity
Term for the steps in removing decay from a tooth. Cavity Preparation
Term for the internal surface of a cavity preparation. Cavity Wall
Cavity prep step allowing the dentist easier access during a restoration. Convenience Form
The space or gap between 2 teeth, most commonly in maxillary central incisors. Diastema
The type of dentistry that improves the appearance of teeth by camouflaging defects, whitening. Esthetic Dentistry
The junction of 2 walls in a cavity prep. Line Angle
Term commonly used to describe restorative and esthetic dentistry; primary focus of the general dentist. Operative Dentistry
The design and initial depth of healthy tooth structure used by the dentist when restoring teeth. Outline Form
The surface of the cavity prep perpendicular to the pulp of a tooth. Pulpal Wall
Term for the step in the cavity prep that shapes the cavity wall for strength and durability of the restoration. Resistance Form
The term used to describe the repair of a tooth with the use of a dental material. Restoration
Term used to describe a specific area of dentistry that restores teeth that are decayed, chipped, discolored, or missing. Restorative Dentistry
The step in a cavity prep that shapes the cavity walls to aid in retaining the restoration. Retention Form
Placement of a reinforcement pin in the cavity prep to secure and support a tooth restoration. Retention Pin
Term for a thin layer of composite resin or porcelain that is bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface for esthetics. Veneer
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