Abutment
a tooth, root, or implant used for support and retention of a fixed or removable prosthesis
Articulator
dental laboratory device that simulates mandibular and temporomandibular joint movement when models of the dental arches are attached to it
Chamfer
tapered finish line of the margin at the cervical area of a tooth preparation
Core
portion of a post that extends above the tooth structure.
Die
an accurate replica of the prepared portion of a tooth used in a lab during fabrication of a cast restoration.
Fixed Bridge
Dental prosthesis with artificial teeth fixed in place and supported by attachment to natural teeth.
Full Crown
cast restoration that covers the entire anatomical crown of the tooth
Gingival Retraction
Means of displacing gingival tissue away from the tooth.
Hypertrophied
referring to overgrown oral tissues
Inlay
cast restoration designed for class II cavity
Onlay
cast restoration designed for occlusal crown and proximal surfaces of posterior teeth
Opaquer
resin material placed under a porcelain restoration to mask tooth discoloration.
Pontic
artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown
indirect restoration in which a thin porcelain material is fused to the facial portion of a gold crown
Prosthesis
fabricated replacement for a missing tooth
Shade Guide
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.
Shoulder
margins of a tooth preparation for a cast restoration
Three Quarter Crown
cast restoration that covers the anatomic crown of a tooth except for the facial or buccal portion
Unit
each component of the fixed bridge
Veneer
Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface.
Polycarbonate Crown
Provisional crown made from a hard plastic tooth-colored material used for anterior teeth
Provisional
referring to temporary coverage made for crown or bridge preparations and worn during cast preparation
Stainless Steel Crown
thin aluminum crown made from a medium-hard material for good durability