(44) dental liners, bases, bonding systems Flashcards
1
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dessiccate
A
To remove all moisture from an item, or to dry out
2
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etchant
A
Chemical agent used to prepare a tooth surface for a dental material
3
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etching
A
Process of cutting into a surface with the use of an acid product
4
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eugenol
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Colorless liquid made from clove oil
5
Q
hybrid
A
Material that produces a similar outcome to its natural counterpart
6
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insulating
A
Preventing the passage of heat or electricity
7
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micromechanical
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Means by which a matierial and a structure lock onto one another through minute cuttings
8
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obliterating
A
Removing something completely
9
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polymerize
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To subject a material to the bonding process of two or more monomers
10
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sedative
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Having a soothing effect.
11
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smear layer
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Very thin layer of debris on newly prepared denti
12
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thermal
A
Refering to heat
