Terminology unit 1

A tooth, Root or implant used for support and retention of a fix or removal prosthesis.

Enamel margin of the tooth preparation.

Metal post placed into the root canal of an endodontically treated tooth to improve the retention of a cast restoration.

Portion of a post that extends above the tooth structure.

Pertaining to coverage designed from a preliminary impression or thermoplastic tray resembling the tooth that is being prepared.

Dental prosthesis with artificial teeth fixed in place and supported by attachment to natural teeth.

Cast restoration that covers the entire anatomic crown of the tooth.

Means of displacing gingival tissue away from the tooth

Cast restoration desined for Class II cavity.

Cast created from a final impression used to construct baseplate, bite rims, wax setup, and finished prosthesis.

Cast restoration designed for occlusal crown and proximal surface of posterior teeth.

Provisional crown made from hard plastic tooth-colored material used for anterior teeth.

Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth.

Indirect restoration in wich a thin porcelain material is fused to the facial portion of a gold crown.

Referring to provisional coverage that is already shaped as needed.

Fabricated replacement for a missing tooth.

Accessory dental item that contains different shades of teeth and is used to match the color of a patient's teeth for the labratory technician.

Thin crown made from a medium-hard material for good durability.

Cast restoration that covers the anatomic crown of a tooth except for the facial or buccal portion.

Each component of the fixed bridge

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