Chapter 48&49 Crossword

Pitted area in a tooth caused by decay.
Process of decay removal and tooth design in preparation for restoring a tooth.
Internal surface of a cavity preparation.
Space between the teeth.
Junction of two walls in a cavity preparation.
Term commonly used to describe restorative and esthetic dentistry.
Use of a dental material to restore a tooth or teeth to a functional permanent unit.
Shaping of the cavity walls to aid in retaining the restoration.
Basis of a stronger system used to retain and support a tooth restoration.
Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface.
Matrix system designed to establish a temporary interproximal wall for the restoration of a tooth surface without the use of a retainer.
Clear plastic strip used to provide a temporary interproximal wall for the restoration of an anterior tooth surface.
Foundation that binds or holds the dental material and tooth together during the setting process
Wooden or plastic triangular device placed in the embrasure to provide the contour needed when a class II lesion is restored.
Dental device used to hold a matrix band in place during restoration of a class II cavity