Tooth Restorations

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Tooth Restoration

To return a tooth to its normal function by removing decay and preparing the site.

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Classification of Caries

A classification system for tooth decay, ranging from Class I to Class VI.

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Dry Field

Maintaining a dry environment in the mouth during dental procedures.

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Debridement

The process of removing debris and bacteria from a tooth.

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Tooth Form

The shape and form given to a tooth during restorative procedures.

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Outline Form

The external shape of the cavity preparation.

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Convenience Form

The accessibility and visibility in preparing the tooth.

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Retention Form

Features incorporated into the cavity preparation to hold the restoration in place.

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Resistance Form

Features of the cavity preparation that enable the tooth and restoration to withstand occlusal forces.

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Tofflemire Matrix

Matrix used for Class II restorations.

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Varnish

Material used to seal dentin tubules and reduce sensitivity.

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Liner

A thin layer of material placed to protect the pulp.

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Acid Etchant

Used to create micromechanical retention on enamel.

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Bonding Agent

A chemical or physical process that binds a restoration to a tooth surface.

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Base

A thick layer of material used to protect the pulp and provide thermal insulation.

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Cement

A substance used to adhere two materials together.

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Manipulation

The act of mixing materials together.

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Homogenous

Uniform in composition throughout.

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Trituration

The mechanical mixing of dental materials.

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Mulling

Continuing to blend the material.

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Dissipate

To cause to spread out or disperse.

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Polymerization

The chemical process by which monomers link to form polymers.

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Bonding

The force of adhesion between two surfaces.

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Amalgam

A common dental restorative material made of a metal alloy.

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Composite

A tooth-colored restorative material.

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Veneer

A thin layer of material covering a tooth.

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Increment

Process of incrementally adding material to a cavity preparation.