Biomaterial Database

Fabrication of a provisional restoration after fracture of an anterior crown. 2002

Christopher D Lynch, and Robert J McConnell

Department of Restorative Dentistry, National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland. clynch85@hotmail.com

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D011109	Polymethacrylic Acids	Poly-2-methylpropenoic acids. Used in the manufacture of methacrylate resins and plastics in the form of pellets and granules, as absorbent for biological materials and as filters; also as biological membranes and as hydrogens. Synonyms: methylacrylate polymer; poly(methylacrylate); acrylic acid methyl ester polymer.	Methacrylic Acid Polymers,Acid Polymers, Methacrylic,Acids, Polymethacrylic,Polymers, Methacrylic Acid
D003442	Crowns	A prosthetic restoration that reproduces the entire surface anatomy of the visible natural crown of a tooth. It may be partial (covering three or more surfaces of a tooth) or complete (covering all surfaces). It is made of gold or other metal, porcelain, or resin.	Dental Crowns,Crown, Dental,Crowns, Dental,Dental Crown,Crown
D003738	Dental Cements	Substances used to bond COMPOSITE RESINS to DENTAL ENAMEL and DENTIN. These bonding or luting agents are used in restorative dentistry, ROOT CANAL THERAPY; PROSTHODONTICS; and ORTHODONTICS.	Dental Adhesives,Luting Agents,Orthodontic Adhesives,Cement, Dental,Cements, Dental,Dental Cement,Adhesive, Dental,Adhesive, Orthodontic,Adhesives, Dental,Adhesives, Orthodontic,Dental Adhesive,Luting Agent,Orthodontic Adhesive
D003761	Dental Impression Technique	Procedure of producing an imprint or negative likeness of the teeth and/or edentulous areas. Impressions are made in plastic material which becomes hardened or set while in contact with the tissue. They are later filled with plaster of Paris or artificial stone to produce a facsimile of the oral structures present. Impressions may be made of a full complement of teeth, of areas where some teeth have been removed, or in a mouth from which all teeth have been extracted. (Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)	Dental Impression Technic,Dental Impression Technics,Dental Impression Techniques,Impression Technic, Dental,Impression Technics, Dental,Impression Technique, Dental,Impression Techniques, Dental,Technic, Dental Impression,Technics, Dental Impression,Technique, Dental Impression,Techniques, Dental Impression
D003775	Dental Polishing	Creation of a smooth and glossy surface finish on a denture or amalgam.	Dental Burnishing,Dental Finishing,Burnishing, Dental,Finishing, Dental,Polishing, Dental
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D017267	Dental Prosthesis Design	The plan and delineation of dental prostheses in general or a specific dental prosthesis. It does not include DENTURE DESIGN. The framework usually consists of metal.	Dental Prosthesis Designs,Design, Dental Prosthesis,Designs, Dental Prosthesis,Prosthesis Design, Dental,Prosthesis Designs, Dental
D017269	Dental Prosthesis Repair	The process of reuniting or replacing a broken or worn dental prosthesis or its part.	Dental Prosthesis Repairs,Prosthesis Repair, Dental,Prosthesis Repairs, Dental,Repair, Dental Prosthesis,Repairs, Dental Prosthesis
D019232	Dental Restoration Failure	Inability or inadequacy of a dental restoration or prosthesis to perform as expected.	Dental Prosthesis Failure,Dental Prosthesis Failures,Dental Restoration Failures,Failure, Dental Prosthesis,Failure, Dental Restoration,Failures, Dental Prosthesis,Failures, Dental Restoration,Prosthesis Failure, Dental,Prosthesis Failures, Dental,Restoration Failure, Dental,Restoration Failures, Dental