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Dental Cavity Lining  

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Definition

  • An inner coating, as of varnish or other protective substance, to cover the dental cavity wall. It is usually a resinous film-forming agent dissolved in a volatile solvent, or a suspension of calcium hydroxide in a solution of a synthetic resin. The lining seals the dentinal tubules and protects the pulp before a restoration is inserted. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)

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Entry terms

  • Cavity Lining, Dental
  • Cavity Linings, Dental
  • Dental Cavity Linings
  • Lining, Dental Cavity
  • Linings, Dental Cavity

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