 Air Abrasion, Dental
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A technique using a pneumatic, high-pressure stream of aluminum oxide to remove DENTAL ENAMEL; DENTIN; and restorative materials from teeth. In contrast to using DENTAL HIGH-SPEED EQUIPMENT, this method usually requires no dental anesthesia (ANESTHESIA, DENTAL) and reduces risks of tooth chipping and microfracturing. It is used primarily for routine DENTAL CAVITY PREPARATION.
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D020906
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E06.020
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| Concept/Terms |
Air Abrasion, Dental- Air Abrasion, Dental
- Abrasion, Dental Air
- Abrasions, Dental Air
- Air Abrasions, Dental
- Dental Air Abrasions
- Dental Air Abrasion
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