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58 Cards in this Set
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Axial wall
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Internal surface of a cavity preparation positioned in the same vertical direction as the pulp within the tooth.
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Cavity
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Pitted area in a tooth caused by decay.
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Cavity preparation
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Process of decay removal and tooth design in preparation for restoring a tooth.
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Cavity wall
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Internal surface of a cavity preparation.
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Convenience form
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Cavity preparation step that allows the dentist easier access when restoring a tooth.
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Diastema
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A space between two teeth.
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Esthetic dentistry
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Type of dentistry that improves tt appearance of teeth by camouflaging defects and whitening teeth.
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Line angle
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Junction of two walls in a cavity preparation.
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Operative dentistry
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Term commonly used to describe restorative a esthetic dentistry
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Outline form
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Design and initial depth of sound tooth structure used by the dentist when restoring a tooth.
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Pulpal wall
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Surface of the cavity preparation perpendicular to the pulp of a tooth.
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Resistance form
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Shape and placement of cavity in the preparation of tooth restoration.
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Restoration
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The use of a dental material to restore a tooth or teeth to a functional permanent unit.
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Restorative dentistry
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Type of dentistry that restores teeth by removing decay and restoring defects.
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Retention form
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The shaping of the cavity walls to aid in retaining the restoration.
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Retention pin
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Basis of a stronger system used to retain support a tooth restoration.
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Veneer
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Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonde cemented to a prepared facial surface.
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AutoMatrix
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Matrix system designed to establish a temporary wall for tooth restoration without using a retainer.
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Celluloid strip
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Clear plastic strip used to provide a temporary wall for the restoration of an anterior tooth.
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Cupping
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Condition created by a concave tooth surface that has not been contoured properly.
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Matrix
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Foundation that binds a substance together, continuous phases (organic polymer) in which particles of filler are dispersed in composite resin.
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Abutment
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A tooth, root, or implant used for support and retention of a fixed or removable prosthesis.
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Articulator
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Dental laboratory device that simulates mandibular and temporomandibular joint movement when models of the dental arches are attached to it.
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Bevel
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Enamel margin of a tooth preparation.
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Cast post
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Metal post placed into the root canal of an endodontically treated tooth to improve the retention of a cast restoration.
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Chamfer
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Tapered finish line of the margin at the celvical area of a tooth preparation
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Core
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Portion of a post that extends above the tooth structure.
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Die
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An accurate replica of the prepared portion of a tooth used in the laboratory during the fabrication of a cast restoration.
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Fixed bridge
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Dental prosthesis with artificial teeth fixed in place and supported by attachment to natural teeth.
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Full crown
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Cast restoration that covers the entire anatomic crown of the tooth.
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Gingival retraction
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Means of displacing gingival tissue away from the tooth.
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Hypertrophied
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Referring to overgrown oral tissues.
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Infuser
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Syringe that applies hemostatic solution on the gingival retraction cord.
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Inlay
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Cast restoration designed for class II cavity.
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Investment material
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Special gypsum product able to withstand extreme heat.
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Master cast
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Cast created from a final impression used to construct baseplate, bite rims, wax setups, and finished prosthesis.
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Onlay
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Cast restoration designed for occlusal crown and proximal surfaces of posterior teeth.
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Opaquer
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Resin material placed under a porcelain restoration to mask tooth discoloration.
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Pontic
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Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth.
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Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown
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Indirect restoration in which a thin porcelain material is fused to the facial portion of a gold crown.
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Prosthesis
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Fabricated replacement for a missing tooth.
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Resin-bonded bridge
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Fixed dental prosthesis with wings that are bonded to the lingual surfaces of adjacent teeth - also known as Maryland bridge.
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Shade guide
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Accessory dental item that contains different shades of teeth and is used to match the color of a patient's teeth for the laboratory technician.
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Shoulder
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Margins of a tooth preparation for a cast restoration.
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Three-quarter crown
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Cast restoration that covers the anatomic crown of a tooth except for the facial or buccal portion.
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Unit
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Each component of the fixed bridge.
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Veneer
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Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface.
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Custom provisional
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Pertaining to coverage designed from a preliminary impression or thermoplastic tray resembling the tooth being prepared.
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Polycarbonate crown
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Provisional crown made from a hard plastic tooth-colored material used for anterior teeth.
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Polymer crown
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Provisional coverage designed in a shell-like form.
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Preformed
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Referring to provisional coverage that is already shaped as needed.
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Provisional
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Pertaining to temporary coverage made for crown or bridge preparations and worn during cast preparation.
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Stainless steel crown
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Thin crown made from a medium-hard material for good durability.
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Mylar
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Brand name for clear plastic strip used to provide a temporary wall for restoration of an anterior tooth.
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Overhang
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Excess restorative material that extends beyond the cavity margin.
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Palodent
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Small, oval-shaped matrix made of stainless steel used interproximally during tooth restoration.
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Universal retainer
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Dental device used to hold a matrix band in place during restoration of a class II cavity.
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Wedge
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Wooden or plastic triangular device placed in the embrasure to provide the contour needed when a class II lesion is restored.
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