Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Prosthodontic Tooth Preparation

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)

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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)

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5 entry terms
  • Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic
  • Preparation, Prosthodontic Tooth
  • Preparations, Prosthodontic Tooth
  • Prosthodontic Tooth Preparations
  • Tooth Preparations, Prosthodontic

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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restrict to prep procedures for prostheses; DENTAL CAVITY PREPARATION (for fillings & inlays) & ROOT CANAL PREPARATION are also available

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Previous Indexing

  • Dental Cavity Preparation (1966-1996)
  • specific dental procedure (1966-1996)

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  1. E06w.931.750

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Prosthodontic Tooth Preparation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019231. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019231
  2. Prosthodontic Tooth Preparation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73222710