Medical Definition of Dental cavity preparation
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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)
(12 Dec 1998)
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