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Dental Restoration, Temporary

Medical Definition:	A prosthesis or restoration placed for a limited period, from several days to several months, which is designed to seal the tooth and maintain its position until a permanent restoration (DENTAL RESTORATION, PERMANENT) will replace it. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)
Guide Notes:	dent restoration unspecified probably goes under DENTAL RESTORATION, PERMANENT; DF: DENT RESTORATION TEMPORARY
Also Called:	Dental Fillings, Temporary,Dental Prosthesis, Temporary

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