Chapter 17

Question 1

Definition of provisional coverage

Answer 1

restoration that temporarily occupies the place of a permanent restoration, typically for up 2 to 3 weeks

Question 2

Definition of finish line

Answer 2

continuous margin that borders the preparation to which the restoration is fit or finished

Question 3

Definition of extracoronal restoration

Answer 3

restoration that covers all or part of the external surface of the tooth and may extend over the cusp tips on facial or lingual surfaces or may include the removal of cusps

Question 4

Definition of indirect fabrication

Answer 4

provisional restorations made on a cast outside the patient’s mouth

Question 5

Definition of intracoronal restoration

Answer 5

restoration within the crown of the tooth, such as an inlay

Question 6

Definition of direct fabrication

Answer 6

provisional restorations made directly inside the patient’s mouth