Concept information
Preferred term
Dental Cavity Preparation
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Cavity Preparation, Dental
- Cavity Preparations, Dental
- Dental Cavity Preparations
- Preparation, Dental Cavity
- Preparations, Dental Cavity
Note
- restrict to fillings & inlays; for other prep procedures TOOTH PREPARATION, PROSTHODONTIC & ROOT CANAL PREPARATION are available
Scope note
- An operation in which carious material is removed from teeth and biomechanically correct forms are established in the teeth to receive and retain restorations. A constant requirement is provision for prevention of failure of the restoration through recurrence of decay or inadequate resistance to applied stresses. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p239-40)
In other languages
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Finnish
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hammaskaviteetin muotoilu
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003737
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