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Den 200
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Axial wall | Same vertical direction as the pulp within the tooth |
| Cavity | Pitted area of decay |
| Cavity preparation | Process of decay removal and tooth design |
| Convenience form | Cavity preparation step that allow dentist easier access |
| Diastema | Space between two teeth |
| Esthetic | Approves the appearance of teeth |
| line angle | Two walls in a cavity preparation |
| Operative dentist | Restorative and esthetic dentistry |
| Outline form | Initial depth of sound tooth structure |
| Pupal wall | Perpendicular to the pulp of a tooth |
| Resistance | Shape and placement of cavity walls |
| Restoration | To restore tooth or teeth to a functional permanent unit |
| Restorative dentistry | Type of dentistry that restores teeth by removing decay |
| Retention form | Shaping of the cavity wall |
| Retention pin | Strong system use to support a tooth restoration |
| Veneer | Thin layer of composite resin |