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Abutment
A tooth, Root or implant used for support and retention of a fix or removal prosthesis.
Bevel
Enamel margin of the tooth preparation.
Cast Post
Metal post placed into the root canal of an endodontically treated tooth to improve the retention of a cast restoration.
Core
Portion of a post that extends above the tooth structure.
Custom Provisional
Pertaining to coverage designed from a preliminary impression or thermoplastic tray resembling the tooth that is being prepared.
Fix Bridge
Dental prosthesis with artificial teeth fixed in place and supported by attachment to natural teeth.
Full Crown
Cast restoration that covers the entire anatomic crown of the tooth.
Gingival Retraction
Means of displacing gingival tissue away from the tooth
Inlay
Cast restoration desined for Class II cavity.
Master Cast
Cast created from a final impression used to construct baseplate, bite rims, wax setup, and finished prosthesis.
Onlay
Cast restoration designed for occlusal crown and proximal surface of posterior teeth.
Polycarbonate Crown
Provisional crown made from hard plastic tooth-colored material used for anterior teeth.
Pontic
Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth.
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown ( PFM )
Indirect restoration in wich a thin porcelain material is fused to the facial portion of a gold crown.
Preformed
Referring to provisional coverage that is already shaped as needed.
Prosthesis
Fabricated replacement for a missing tooth.
Shade Guide
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.
Stainless Steel Crown
Thin crown made from a medium-hard material for good durability.
Three Quarter Crown
Cast restoration that covers the anatomic crown of a tooth except for the facial or buccal portion.
Unit
Each component of the fixed bridge
Veneer
Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surffaced
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Terminology unit 1
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unit 1
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2011-09-28T20:08:20Z
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