Preferred Label : tooth preparation, prosthodontic;
MeSH definition : The selected form given to a natural tooth when it is reduced by instrumentation to
receive a prosthesis (e.g., artificial crown or a retainer for a fixed or removable
prosthesis). The selection of the form is guided by clinical circumstances and physical
properties of the materials that make up the prosthesis. (Boucher's Clinical Dental
Terminology, 4th ed, p239);
MeSH synonym : preparation, prosthodontic tooth; prosthodontic tooth preparations; tooth preparations, prosthodontic; preparations, prosthodontic tooth; prosthodontic tooth preparation;
MeSH annotation : restrict to prep procedures for prostheses; DENTAL CAVITY PREPARATION (for fillings
& inlays) & ROOT CANAL PREPARATION are also available;
Origin ID : D019231;
UMLS CUI : C0376493;
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The selected form given to a natural tooth when it is reduced by instrumentation to
receive a prosthesis (e.g., artificial crown or a retainer for a fixed or removable
prosthesis). The selection of the form is guided by clinical circumstances and physical
properties of the materials that make up the prosthesis. (Boucher's Clinical Dental
Terminology, 4th ed, p239)