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EMBOXAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
CONT

The fabrication of a positive reproduction of the form of the hard and soft tissues of the jaws by pouring a material, usually gypsum, into an impression made in a dental treatment room includes the steps of boxing (surrounding the impression with a limiting wall to control accurately the cast size and outline), preparing the surface of the impression, pouring the material into the mold, and recovering and trimming the cast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Coffrage d'une empreinte avant la coulée.

OBS

emboxage : Terme entériné par le Comité d'Étude des Termes médicaux français.

Spanish

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