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Def test 201 #2
Term | Definition |
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Beveled | Characterized by an angle of a surface that meets another angle |
AutoMatrix | Matrix system designed to establish a temporary interproximal wall for the restoration of a tooth surface without the use of a retainer |
Cupping | Form created by a concave tooth surface that has not been contoured properly |
Mylar | Brand name for a clear plastic strip used to provide a temporary wall for restoration of an anterior tooth |
Septum | Dental dam material located between the holes of the punched dam |
Universal Retainer | A dental device used to hold a matrix band in place during restoration of a class ll cavity |
Analgesia | Stage of anaesthesia in which the patient is relaxed and conscious |
Diffuse | To spread from an area of high concentration to one of low concentration |
Overhang | Excessive restorative material that extends beyond the cavity margin |
Lumen | The hollow centre of the injection needle |
Axial Wall | Internal surface of a cavity preparation positioned in the same vertical direction as the pulp within the tooth |
Convenience Form | Cavity preparation step that allows the dentist easier access when restoring a tooth |
Diastema | A space between two teeth |
Outline Form | Design and initial depth of sound tooth structure used by the dentist when restoring a tooth |
Retention Form | Shaping of the cavity walls to aid in retaining the restoration |
Veneer | Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface |
Pupal Wall | Surface of the cavity preparation perpendicular to the pulp of the tooth |
Restorative Dentistry | Type of dentistry that restores teeth by removing decay and restoring defects |
Retention Pin | Basis of a stronger system used to retain and support a tooth restoration |
Cavity Perparation | Process of decay removal and tooth design in preparation for restoring a tooth |