 | Term | Definition |
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Acid etchant |
the process of applying phoshoric acid solution to a tooth to allow for adhesion of dental materials to the enamel |
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adhesives |
materials that improve retention between two objects |
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alloy |
combination of two or more metals |
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amalgam well |
used to hold the mixed amalgam |
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amalgamator |
a mechanical device used for mixing amalgam |
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base |
a material placed in a putty or thick layer to protect the pulp from chemical, electrical, mechanical or thermal irritation |
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bruxism |
grinding of the teeth |
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calcium hydroxide |
type of cement used as a low-strength base or liner under any restoration |
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exothermic |
a chemical reaction that releases heat |
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galvanism |
creation of electrical shock caused by two different metals coming together |
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glass ionomer |
a permanent cement that releases fluoride |
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liner |
a material placed in a thin layer on the walls and floor of the cavity prep |
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luting |
to cement |
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matrix |
an essential artificial was used to replace the missing or removed surfaces of a tooth during the filling of a cavity |
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mechanical retention |
the attachment of materials to surfaces by means of grooves in the cavity prep |
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amalgam |
an effective long lasting material used for tooth restoration |
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microleakage |
the seepage of saliva and debris from the oral cavity between the tooth structure and restorative material |
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overhang |
excess amalgam that escapes between the tooth and the matrix band |
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polycarboxylate |
a permanent cement that does not exhibit exothermic hear |
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retainer |
tool used to tighten and support the matrix band on the tooth while the tooth is being restored |
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soluble |
the ability of a material to dissolve in fluid |
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spindle |
a screw like rod used to secure the band in the vise |
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stress |
the reaction of the object to resist the external force |
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varnish |
a thin layer of material placed to seal the walls and floor of the cavity prep |
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viscosity |
the ability of a liquid to flow |
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vise |
holds teh ends of the matrix band in place in the diagonal slot |
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wedge |
holds the band securely in place |
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wettability |
the ability of a material to flow over a surface |
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zinc oxide eugenol |
a temporary cementation noted for its sedative effect |
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zinc phosphate |
a permanent exothermic cement used for fixed prosthetics and as a base under amalgam |
