Dental Cavity Preparation

**Definition:** An operation in which carious material is removed from teeth and biomechanically correct forms are established in the teeth to receive and retain restorations. A constant requirement is provision for prevention of failure of the restoration through recurrence of decay or inadequate resistance to applied stresses. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p239-40)

**Tree numbers:** - E06.931.325

**Synonyms:** - Cavity Preparation, Dental - Cavity Preparations, Dental - Dental Cavity Preparations - Preparation, Dental Cavity - Preparations, Dental Cavity