DA 305 Vocabulary 3

Core Build up

Supports the cast crown and provides a larger area of surface retention.

Post and Core

Prefabricated or cast post that provides strength and stability to the post and crown.

Gingival retraction Cord

Packing of the cord into the sulcus forces the tissues away from the tooth.

CAD - CAM

technology to design the anatomical features, size, and shape of a tooth restoration, Example: Crown, Bridge and Veneer.

Edentulous

the arch has no teeth

Immediate Denture

teeth are extracted and denture delivered.

Overdenture

A full denture that is placed on implants

Opposing Arch

opposite arch that is being worked on.

Bite Registration

occlusal relationship of the maxillary and mandibular teeth

Quadrant Tray

Tray covers half the arch.

Section Tray

Tray covers the anterior portion of the arch.