- temporary filling
- a filling placed in a tooth cavity with the intention of removing it within a short period of time.
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temporary filling
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temporary filling — dental procedure during which a filling is placed for a short period of time and then replaced with a permanent one at a later date … English contemporary dictionary
Temporary restoration — is a temporary filling of prepared tooth until permanent restoration is carried out. It is used to cover the prepared part of the tooth, in order to maintain the occlusal space and the contact points, and insulation of the pulpal tissues and… … Wikipedia
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filling — n. (in dentistry) the operation of inserting a specially prepared substance into a cavity drilled in a tooth, often in the treatment of dental caries. The filling may be temporary or permanent, and various materials may be used (see amalgam,… … The new mediacal dictionary
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gutta-percha — The coagulated, purified, dried, milky juice of trees of the genera Palaguium and Payena (family Sapotaceae); used as a filling material in dentistry, and in the manufacture of splints and electrical insulators; a solution is used as a substitute … Medical dictionary
Zinc oxide eugenol — Combining zinc oxide and eugenol (contained in oil of cloves) forms zinc oxide eugenol which can be used as a filling or cement material used in dentistry. It is classified as an intermediate restorative material and has anaesthetic and… … Wikipedia
Endodontic therapy — is a sequence of treatment for the pulp of a tooth whose end result is the elimination of infection and protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion. Although this set of procedures is commonly referred to as a root canal … Wikipedia
