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Record 1 1993-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

A thermoplastic material usually composed of gum damar and prepared chalk, used especially for making dental impressions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
CONT

L'empreinte unitaire se réalise traditionnellement à l'aide d'une pâte thermoplastique (Pâte de Kerr brune) et, depuis quelques années, avec des pâtes siliconées placées dans un tube de cuivre.

Spanish

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