cavity preparation


cav·i·ty prep·a·ra·tion

1. removal of dental caries and surgical preparation of the remaining tooth structure to receive a dental restoration; 2. the final form of an excavation in a tooth resulting from such preparation.

cavity preparation

The removal of dental caries and the excavation of surrounding dental structure to permit reconstruction of the tooth with dental restorative materials.See also: preparation

cav·i·ty prep·a·ration

(kavi-tē prepăr-āshŭn) 1. Removal of dental caries and surgical preparation of remaining tooth structure to receive, support, and retain a dental restoration. 2. Final form of an excavation in a tooth resulting from such preparation.