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Chapter 48 Key Terms

TermDefinition
Axial Wall A direction that is perpendicular to the plane of an object, such as the internal surface of a cavity preparation positioned in the same vertical direction as the pulp within the tooth.
Cavity Another name for caries, which is a decayed area of a tooth.
Cavity Preparation Steps in removing decay from a tooth, and the preparation for a final restoration.
Cavity Wall Internal surface of a cavity preparation.
Convenience Form Cavity preparation step that allows the dentist easier access when restoring a tooth
Diastema Space or gap between two teeth, commonly seen in maxillary central incisors
Esthetic Dentistry Type of dentistry that improves the appearance of teeth by camouflaging defects and whitening teeth.
Line Angle Junction of 2 walls in a cavity prep
Operative Dentistry A term commonly used to describe restorative & esthetic dentistry
Outline Form Design and initial depth of healthy tooth structure used by the dentist when restoring a tooth.
Pupal Floor The surface of the cavity preparation perpendicular to the pulp of a tooth.
Resistance Form Step in a cavity preparation that shapes the cavity walls for strength and durability of the tooth restoration.
Restoration A term used to describe the repair of a tooth w/ the use of a dental material
Restorative Dentistry A term used to describe a specific area of dentistry that restores teeth that are decayed, chipped, discolored, or missing.
Retention Form Step in a cavity preparation that shapes the cavity walls to aid in retaining the restoration.
Retention Pin Placement of a reinforcement pin in the cavity preparation to secure and support a tooth restoration.
Veneer A thin layer of composite resin or porcelain that is bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface for an esthetic appearance.
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