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Ch 48 Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Axial wall | Internal surface of a cavity preparation positioned in the same vertical direction as the pulp within the tooth. |
| Cavity | Pitted area in a tooth caused by decay. |
| Cavity preparation | Process of decay removal and tooth design in preparation for restoring a tooth. |
| Cavity wall | Internal surface of a cavity preparation. |
| Convenience form | Cavity preparation step that allows the dentist easier access when restoring a tooth. |
| Diastema | A space between two teeth. |
| Esthetic dentistry | Type of dentistry that improves the appearance of teeth by camouflaging defects and whitening teeth. |
| Line angle | Junction of two walls in a cavity preparation. |
| Operative dentistry | Term commonly used to describe restorative and esthetic dentistry. |
| Outline form | Design and initial depth of sound tooth structure used by the dentist when restoring a tooth. |
| Pulpal wall | Surface of the cavity preparation perpendicular to the pulp of a tooth. |
| Resistance form | Shape and placement of cavity walls in preparation for tooth restoration. |
| Restoration | Use of a dental material to restore a tooth or teeth to a functional permanent unit. |
| Restorative dentistry | Type of dentistry that restores teeth by removing decay and restoring defects. |
| Retention form | Shaping of the cavity walls to aid in retaining the restoration. |
| Retention pin | Basis of a stronger system used to retain and support a tooth restoration. |
| Veneer | Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface. |
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