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Statistical test used in medical research, testing independence of rows and columns in a 2 × 2 contingency table (with two horizontal rows crossing two vertical columns, creating four places for data) based on exact sampling distribution of observed frequencies. A test used to determine the statistical significance of findings generated from small sets of…

The initial surgical procedure in dental implant placement. For eposteal dental implants, this refers to the reflection of the oral mucosa, the impression made of the surgically exposed bone and usually an interocclusal record made to fabricate the implant body followed by surgical closure. For an endosteal implant, this refers to the reflection of the…

The method of porcelain fusion; in dentistry, purposely to fabricate porcelain restorations.  

Structural simulation generated by computer programming.  

Science of creating computer simulations of mechanical or clinical situations. It is used to predict properties of structures and for structural design.  

A delineation line determined by two points. The marginal extension of a tooth preparation. The prearranged seam of dissimilar materials. The end portion of the prepared tooth.  

The marginal adaptation of tooth and restoration.  

To put a definitive covering or surface on; the enhancement of a form before polishing.  

Artificial replacement for human finger‐joints, including the thumb. A surgical procedure to remove diseased parts of the finger joint, usually the knuckle, and replace it with a prosthesis. The purpose of the procedure is to replace a finger joint that has been removed due to severe pain, deformity, and loss of function, generally as a…

The impression that represents completion of the registration of the surface or object. An impression used for making the master cast for a dental prosthesis.