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Introduction to Dental Assisting and Basic Dental Sciences | |
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Dental Assisting--The Profession | |
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The Career of Dental Assisting | |
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Employment for the Dental Assistant | |
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The Dental Team | |
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Dental Jurisprudence and Ethics | |
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Dental Practice Act | |
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State Board of Denitistry | |
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The Dentist, the Dental Assistant, and the Law | |
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Standard of Care | |
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Dental Records | |
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Ethics | |
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Oral Health | |
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Introduction | |
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Preventive Dentistry | |
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Fluoride | |
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Head and Neck Anatomy | |
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Introduction | |
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Bones of the Head | |
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0uscles of Mastication | |
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Nerves of the Head and Neck | |
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Circulation to the Head and Neck | |
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Tooth Anatomy and Supporting Structures | |
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Tooth Structure | |
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Components of the Periodontium | |
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Dental Arches | |
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Dental Quadrants | |
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Types of Teeth and Their Functions | |
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Eruption Schedule | |
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Surfaces of the Teeth | |
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Anatomical Structures | |
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Dental Charting | |
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Introduction | |
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Dental Charts | |
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Numbering Systems | |
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Cavity Classifications | |
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Abbreviations for Tooth Surfaces | |
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Basic Charting Terms | |
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Charting Color Indications and Symbols | |
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Preclinical Dental Skills | |
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Infection Control/Sterilization Procedures | |
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Introduction | |
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Rationales and Regulations | |
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Cross-Contamination Pathways | |
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Routes of Microbial Transmission | |
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Infection Control in the Dental Office | |
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Disinfection | |
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Sterilization | |
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Sterilization Monitoring | |
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Clinical Asepsis Protocol | |
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Management of Hazardous Materials | |
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Introduction | |
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Engineering/Work Practice Controls | |
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Sharps | |
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Hazardous Chemicals | |
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Preparation for Patient Care | |
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Introduction | |
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Patient History | |
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Vital Signs | |
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Clinical Dental Procedures | |
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Chairside Assisting Skills | |
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Dental Office Design | |
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Treatment Rooms | |
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Routine Office Care | |
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Concepts of Dental Assisting | |
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Seating the Dental Patient | |
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Positioning the Assistant | |
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Dismissing the Patient | |
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Instrument Transfer | |
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Maintaining the Operating Field | |
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Dental Instruments and Tray Systems | |
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Introduction | |
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Instruments for Basic Chairside Procedures | |
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Dental Rotary Instruments | |
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Abrasives | |
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Dental Handpieces | |
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Tray Systems | |
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Dental Radiography | |
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Introduction | |
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Biological Effects of Radiation | |
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Dental X-Ray Unit/Components | |
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Safety and Precautions | |
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Radiation Production | |
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Dental X-Ray Film | |
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Producing Quality Radiographs | |
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Processing Quality Radiographs | |
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Mounting Radiographs | |
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Legal Implications of Radiographs | |
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Topical and Local Anesthesia | |
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Introduction | |
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Anesthetics, Syringes, and Needles | |
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Dental Cements and Restorative Materials and Techniques | |
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Introduction | |
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Types of Restorative Dental Materials | |
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Dental Cements | |
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Bonding Agents | |
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Restorative Dentistry | |
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Amalgam Restorative Materials | |
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Composite Restorative Materials | |
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Glass Ionomer Restorations | |
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Laboratory Materials and Techniques | |
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Introduction | |
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Hydrocolloid Impression Materials | |
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Elastomeric Impression Materials | |
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Gypsum Materials | |
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Articulating Casts or Study Models | |
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Dental Waxes | |
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Custom Trays | |
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Constructing a Custom Tray | |
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Vacuum-Formed Tray | |
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Endodontics | |
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Introduction | |
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Progress of Pulpal and Periapical Diseases | |
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Endodontic Diagnosis | |
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Endodontic Instruments | |
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Endodontic Materials | |
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Endodontic Procedures | |
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Surgical Endodontics | |
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | |
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Introduction | |
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Oral Surgery Instruments | |
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Asepsis in Oral Surgery | |
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Patient Preparation | |
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Oral Surgery Procedures | |
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Dental Implants | |
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Sutures | |
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Procedures Prior to Removal of Sutures | |
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Suture Removal Criteria | |
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Suture Removal | |
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Post Suture Removal | |
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Orthodontics | |
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Introduction | |
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The Orthodontic Assistant | |
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Types of Orthodontic Treatment | |
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Preorthodontic Treatment | |
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The Consultation Appointment | |
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Orthodontic Appliances | |
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Orthodontic Instruments | |
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Orthodontic Treatments | |
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Completion Appointment | |
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Pediatric Dentistry | |
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Introduction | |
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Procedures in Pediatric Dentistry | |
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Emergency Treatment for Traumatic Injuries | |
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Periodontics | |
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Introduction | |
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The Periodontal Dental Assistant | |
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Periodontal Disease | |
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Periodontal Diagnostic Procedures | |
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Periodontal Instruments | |
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Nonsurgical Procedures | |
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Surgical Periodontal Procedures | |
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Periodontal Dressing | |
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Fixed Prosthodontics | |
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Introduction | |
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Patient Considerations | |
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Types of Fixed Prostheses | |
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Types of Materials Used for Fixed Prostheses | |
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Role of the Dental Assistant | |
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Retention Techniques | |
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Implant Retainer Prosthesis | |
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Removable Prosthodontics | |
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Introduction | |
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The Dental Assistant's Role | |
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Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | |
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The Consultation Appointment | |
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The Removable Partial Denture | |
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The Complete Denture | |
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Denture Reline | |
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Polishing the Removable Prosthesis | |
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Advanced Functions | |
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Pit and Fissure Sealants, and Bleaching Techniques | |
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Introduction | |
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Abrasives and Polishing Agents | |
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Equipment and Supplies | |
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Coronal Polish Procedures | |
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Cavity Liners, Varnishes, and Cement Bases | |
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Cavity Preparation/Pulpal Involvement | |
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Treatment of Cavity Preparations | |
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Cavity Liners | |
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Cavity Varnish | |
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Cement Bases | |
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Pit and Fissure Sealant Materials | |
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Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants | |
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Bleaching Techniques | |
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Dental Dam and Matrix and Wedge Techniques | |
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Introduction | |
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Materials and Equipment | |
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Preparation Before Placement of the Dental Dam | |
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Placement and Removal of the Dental Dam | |
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Preparation of a Tooth for Restoration | |
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Wedges | |
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Tofflemire Matrix | |
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Plastic Strip Matrix | |
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Gingival Retraction and Temporary Restorations | |
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Introduction | |
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Types of Gingival Retraction | |
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Temporary (Provisional) Restorations | |
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Index | |