Preferred Label : dental cavity preparation;
MeSH definition : 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);
MeSH synonym : cavity preparations, dental; preparation, dental cavity; cavity preparation, dental; dental cavity preparations; preparations, dental cavity;
MeSH annotation : restrict to fillings & inlays; for other prep procedures TOOTH PREPARATION, PROSTHODONTIC
& ROOT CANAL PREPARATION are available; DF: DENT CAVITY PREPARATION; restrict to fillings & inlays; for other prep procedures TOOTH PREPARATION, PROSTHODONTIC
& ROOT CANAL PREPARATION are available;
Origin ID : D003737;
UMLS CUI : C0011341;
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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)
