Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dental Marginal Adaptation

The degree of approximation or fit of filling material or dental prosthetic to the tooth surface. A close marginal adaptation and seal at the interface is important for successful dental restorations.

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Abstract

The degree of approximation or fit of filling material or dental prosthetic to the tooth surface. A close marginal adaptation and seal at the interface is important for successful dental restorations.

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  • Adaptation, Marginal, Dental
  • Marginal Adaptation, Dental
  • Adaptation, Dental Marginal
  • Adaptations, Dental Marginal
  • Dental Marginal Adaptations
  • Marginal Adaptations, Dental
  • Dental Internal Adaptation
  • Dental Internal Fit
  • Adaptation, Dental Internal
  • Adaptations, Dental Internal
  • Dental Internal Adaptations
  • Dental Internal Fits
  • Fit, Dental Internal
  • Fits, Dental Internal
  • Internal Adaptation, Dental
  • Internal Adaptations, Dental
  • Internal Fit, Dental
  • Internal Fits, Dental

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History Note

1995

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Previous Indexing

  • Dental Cavity Preparation (1967-1994)
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent (1967-1994)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dental Marginal Adaptation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018772. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018772
  2. Dental Marginal Adaptation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72366208