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A force that produces rotation or torsion. A measurement of an instrument’s capacity to do work or to continue to rotate under resistance to rotation. It is expressed in Newton centimeters (Ncm). Compare: Moment. The tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis. Torque measures how hard something is rotated. Amount of…

Study of those properties of geometric forms that remain invariant under certain transformations, such as bending or stretching. Whatever type of geometry is used, NURBS, or points, edges, and faces create it. The way these components are connected together and the flow around the 3D object is the topology. (In cladistics) the layout of the…

The description of an anatomical surface region, surface characteristic. The description of each particular part of the body. The study of the different regions of the body, including the description of its parts in relation to the surrounding structures. The physical features of a surface, e.g., of the contours or slope of a body structure.…

Surface application, restricted to a surface area. Application of herbal remedy to body surface. On the surface of the body. Application of herbal remedy to body surface. Designed to have an effect on a limited area of the body. Topical drugs, for example, include creams and lotions applied to the skin, eyes, ears, hair, or…

Damage to the teeth and/or adjacent soft tissues as a result of aggressive tooth brushing. Abrasion or grooving of teeth and gingival injury or recession as a result of improper brushing with a stiff-textured brush.    

The base of a prosthetic device that is completely supported by adjacent teeth.  

A term used to describe a dental prosthesis or part of a prosthesis that depends entirely on the natural teeth for support.  

Teeth that are not within normal size parameters compared with the rest of the arch or opposing arch.  

Choosing the size, color, and shape.  

Shaping a tooth to accept a restoration; this may involve the removal of decayed and/or healthy enamel, dentin, and/or cementum. Procedures carried out with regard to the teeth or tooth structures preparatory to specified dental therapeutic and surgical measures.