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18 Cards in this Set
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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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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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CORE
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portion of a post that extends above the tooth structure
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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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INLAY
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cast restoration designed for class II cavity
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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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PONTIC
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artificial tooth that replace a missing natural tooth
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PFM (porcelain-fused-to-metal-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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THREE-QUATER 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 that is 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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