Lab Procedures Test Review Ch 47 & 51
Anatomic portion:
The structural portion of a dental model created from the alginate impression
Articulator:
Dental laboratory device that simulates mandibular and temporomandibular
joint movement when models of the dental arches are attached to it
Crystallization:
Chemical process in which crystals form a structure
Die:
An accurate replica of the prepared portion of a tooth used in the laboratory
during the fabrication of a cast restoration
Dihydrate:
Related to gypsum products and indicating two parts of water to one part of
calcium sulfate
, Dimensionally stable:
Resistant to changes in width, height, and length
Facebow:
Portion of articulator used to measure the upper teeth as compared with the
temporomandibular joint
Gypsum:
Mineral used in the formation of plaster of Paris and stone
Stainless Steel crown:
Thin aluminum crown made from a medium-hard material for good durability
Custom provisional:
Pertaining to coverage designed from a preliminary impression or
thermoplastic tray resembling the tooth being prepared
Anatomic portion:
The structural portion of a dental model created from the alginate impression
Articulator:
Dental laboratory device that simulates mandibular and temporomandibular
joint movement when models of the dental arches are attached to it
Crystallization:
Chemical process in which crystals form a structure
Die:
An accurate replica of the prepared portion of a tooth used in the laboratory
during the fabrication of a cast restoration
Dihydrate:
Related to gypsum products and indicating two parts of water to one part of
calcium sulfate
, Dimensionally stable:
Resistant to changes in width, height, and length
Facebow:
Portion of articulator used to measure the upper teeth as compared with the
temporomandibular joint
Gypsum:
Mineral used in the formation of plaster of Paris and stone
Stainless Steel crown:
Thin aluminum crown made from a medium-hard material for good durability
Custom provisional:
Pertaining to coverage designed from a preliminary impression or
thermoplastic tray resembling the tooth being prepared
