Chapter 48 Flashcards

1
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axial wall

A

internal surface of a cavity preparation positioned in the same vertical direction as the pulp within the tooth

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2
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cavity

A

pitted are in tooth caused by decay

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3
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cavity preparation

A

process of decay removal and tooth design in preparation for restoring a tooth

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4
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cavity wall

A

Internal surface of cavity preparation

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5
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convenience form

A

Cavity preparation step that allows the dentist easier access when restoring a tooth

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6
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Diastema

A

a space between two teeth

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7
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Esthetic dentistry

A

type of dentistry that improves the appearance of teeth by camouflaging defects and whitening teeth

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8
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Line angle

A

Junction of two walls in a cavity preparation

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9
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Operative dentistry

A

term commonly used to describe restorative and esthetic dentistry

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10
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Outline form

A

Design and initial depth of sound tooth structure used by the dentist when restoring a tooth

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11
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Pulpal wall

A

surface of the cavity preparation perpendicular to the pulp of a tooth

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12
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resistance form

A

shape and placement of cavity walls in preparation for tooth restoration

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13
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Restoration

A

use of dental material to restore tooth or teeth to a functional permanent unit

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14
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Restorative dentistry

A

Type of dentistry that restores teeth by removing decay and restorative defects

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15
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retention form

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Shaping of the cavity wall to aid in retaining the restoration

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16
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retention pin

A

Basis of a stringer system used to retain and support a tooth restoration

17
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venner

A

Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface