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Flashcards about tooth restoration.
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Tooth Restoration
To return a tooth to its normal function by removing decay and preparing the site.
Classification of Caries
A classification system for tooth decay, ranging from Class I to Class VI.
Dry Field
Maintaining a dry environment in the mouth during dental procedures.
Debridement
The process of removing debris and bacteria from a tooth.
Tooth Form
The shape and form given to a tooth during restorative procedures.
Outline Form
The external shape of the cavity preparation.
Convenience Form
The accessibility and visibility in preparing the tooth.
Retention Form
Features incorporated into the cavity preparation to hold the restoration in place.
Resistance Form
Features of the cavity preparation that enable the tooth and restoration to withstand occlusal forces.
Tofflemire Matrix
Matrix used for Class II restorations.
Varnish
Material used to seal dentin tubules and reduce sensitivity.
Liner
A thin layer of material placed to protect the pulp.
Acid Etchant
Used to create micromechanical retention on enamel.
Bonding Agent
A chemical or physical process that binds a restoration to a tooth surface.
Base
A thick layer of material used to protect the pulp and provide thermal insulation.
Cement
A substance used to adhere two materials together.
Manipulation
The act of mixing materials together.
Homogenous
Uniform in composition throughout.
Trituration
The mechanical mixing of dental materials.
Mulling
Continuing to blend the material.
Dissipate
To cause to spread out or disperse.
Polymerization
The chemical process by which monomers link to form polymers.
Bonding
The force of adhesion between two surfaces.
Amalgam
A common dental restorative material made of a metal alloy.
Composite
A tooth-colored restorative material.
Veneer
A thin layer of material covering a tooth.
Increment
Process of incrementally adding material to a cavity preparation.