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general dentistry

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internal surface of a cavity preparation positioned in the same vertical direction as the pulp with in the tooth   axial  
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pitted area in a tooth caused by decay   cavity  
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process of decay removal and tooth design in preparation for restoring a tooth   cavity preparation  
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internal surface of a cavity preparation   cavity wall  
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cavity preparation step that allows the dentist easier access when restoring a tooth   convenience form  
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a space between two teeth   diastema  
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type of dentistry that improves the appearance of teeth by camouflaging defects and whitening teeth   esthetic dentistry  
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junction of two walls in a cavity preparation   line angle  
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term commonly used to describe restorative and esthetic dentistry   operative dentistry  
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outline form   design and initial depth of sound tooth structure used by the dentist when restoring a tooth  
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pulpal wall   surface of the cavity preparation perpendicular to the pulp of a tooth  
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resistance form   shape and placement of cavity walls in preparation for tooth restoration  
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use of a dental material to restore a tooth or teeth to a functional permanent unit   restoration  
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type of dentistry that restores teeth by removing decay and restoring defects   restorative dentistry  
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shaping of the cavity walls to aid in retaining the restoration   retention from  
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retention pin   basis of a stronger system used to retain and support a tooth restoration  
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veneer   thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface  
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Specific conditions that determine the need for restorative dentistry include   initial or recurring decay, replacement of a failed restoration, abrasion or wearing away of tooth structure, and erosion of tooth structure  
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restorative dentistry is indicated when teeth are to be retored to their :   original form and shape through the use of direct and indirect restorative materials.  
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specific conditions that result in the need for esthetic treatment include the following   discoloration caused by extrinsic or intrinsic staining , anomolies caused by developmental disturbances, abnormal spacing between teeth, and trauma  
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which class restorations would you need to use a matrix band for   II, III, IV  
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a retention pin is placed when:   a cusp is missing  
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a dentist would recommend placement of an intermediate restoration for what reasons   to wiat and determine the health of a tooth, while waiting to receive a permanent restoration adn for financial reasons.  
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in office whiteneing can be done in as little time as   1 hour  
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thermal hypersinsitivity and tissue irritation   adverse effects of tooth whitening  
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