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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 |
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| D003737 |
Dental Cavity Preparation |
An operation in which carious material is removed from teeth and biomechanically correct forms are established in the teeth to receive and retain restorations. A constant requirement is provision for prevention of failure of the restoration through recurrence of decay or inadequate resistance to applied stresses. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p239-40) |
Cavity Preparation, Dental,Cavity Preparations, Dental,Dental Cavity Preparations,Preparation, Dental Cavity,Preparations, Dental Cavity |
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Dental Pins |
Small cylindrical pieces of metal used to enhance retention. |
Dental Pegs,Dental Peg,Dental Pin,Peg, Dental,Pegs, Dental,Pin, Dental,Pins, Dental |
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| D003781 |
Denture Retention |
The retention of a denture in place by design, device, or adhesion. |
Denture Stability,Retention, Denture,Stability, Denture |
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| D003814 |
Dentistry, Operative |
That phase of clinical dentistry concerned with the restoration of parts of existing teeth that are defective through disease, trauma, or abnormal development, to the state of normal function, health, and esthetics, including preventive, diagnostic, biological, mechanical, and therapeutic techniques, as well as material and instrument science and application. (Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 2d ed, p237) |
Operative Dentistry |
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Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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