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Den 200 chap. 48
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 | in dentistry, 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 two walls in a cavity preparation |
| Operative Dentistry | a term commonly used to describe restorative and esthetic dentistry. |
| Outline Form | design and initial depth of healthy tooth structure used by the dentist when restoring a tooth. |
| Pulpal 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 with 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. |