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Chapter 47 Key Terms

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Definition
Anatomic Portion   The structural portion of a dental model created from the alginate impression  
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Articulator   Dental laboratory device that stimulates mandibular and temporomandibular joint movement when models of the dental arches are attached to it.  
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Crystallization   Chemical process in which crystals form a structure  
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Die   An accurate replica of the prepared portion of a tooth used in the laboratory during the fabrication of a cast restoration  
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Dihydrate   Related to gypsum products and indicating two parts of water to one part of calcium sulfate  
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Dimensionally Stable   Resistant to changes in width, height, and length  
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Face Bow   Portion of articulator used to measure the upper teeth compared with the temporomandibular joint  
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Gypsum   Mineral used in the formation of plaster of Paris and stone  
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Hemihydrate   Removal of water to become one-half part water to one part of calcium sulfate, forming the powder product of gypsum  
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Homogenous or Homogeneous   Having a uniform quality and consistency throughout  
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Lathe   Machine used for cutting or polishing dental appliances  
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Model   Replica of the maxillary and mandibular arches made from an impression  
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Monomer   A molecule that, when combined with other molecule, forms a polymer  
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Polymer   Compound of many molecules  
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Slurry   Mixture of gypsum and water used in the finishing of models  
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Volatile   Substance that can evaporate easily and is very explosive  
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