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In anatomy, pertaining to the cervix or neck. In dentistry, pertaining to the region at or near the cementoenamel junction. Referring to any part of the body which is shaped like a neck, especially the cervix of the uterus. Cervical means anything pertaining to the neck, or to the neck of the womb. Concerning the…

In the United States, a dental technician who has met established specific standards and is certified by the National Board for Certification of Dental Laboratories.  

In the United States, a dental laboratory that has met established specific standards for personnel skills, laboratory facilities, and infection control and is certified by the National Board for Certification of Dental Laboratories.  

Any mixture of ceramic and metal particles used as a restorative material. A ceramo‐metal compound, often used as a friction‐reducing coating (i.e., titanium nitride).  

A laboratory technician who specializes in the art and science of dental ceramics.  

Relating to the science of manufacturing and use of ceramic, particularly bioceramic compounds. The art of fabricating dental restorations using ceramic alone or in combination with other materials.  

Artificial substitute for tooth structure and anatomy fabricated entirely of ceramic material that covers and restores the remaining coronal portion of the tooth.  

An indirect, intracoronal restoration involving coverage of one or more cusps fabricated entirely with ceramic materials and generally bonded to natural tooth.  

A glass modifier that disrupts the oxygen–silica bonds and in doing so increases fluidity. The bonds are disrupted by the addition of metallic ions, such as calcium carbonate, potassium carbonate, or sodium carbonate.  

A fixed dental prosthesis, fabricated entirely with ceramic materials. It is cemented, bonded, or screwed to an underlying implant fixture, abutment, or framework. A fixed dental prosthesis that is fabricated entirely with ceramic materials and cemented or bonded to an underlying natural tooth.