crownwork

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crownwork

My dentist will place a crownwork on my molar.

Definition

Noun: 1. A dental restoration: In dentistry, a "crownwork" is a fixed prosthetic device, specifically an artificial crown, that is cemented onto a prepared tooth. Its primary purpose is to restore a tooth's shape, size, strength, and appearance when it is broken, severely decayed, or otherwise damaged. 2. The procedure or appliance itself: The term can refer to the artificial crown as an object, or more broadly to the dental work involved in fitting and placing it.

Usage
  • As a direct object: The dentist recommended crownwork to save the damaged molar.
  • Describing necessity: Extensive decay made crownwork the only viable option.
  • Referring to the result: The crownwork on her front tooth was indistinguishable from her natural teeth.
Advanced Usage
  • In a technical/clinical context: "The success of the crownwork depends on the precision of the tooth preparation and the marginal fit of the crown."
  • Distinguishing from other procedures: While a filling repairs a cavity, crownwork is used when a tooth requires full-coverage restoration for structural integrity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Crown (n.): The more common and general term for the artificial cap placed on a tooth. "Crownwork" often implies the process or the specific instance of applying a crown.
  • Dental crown (n.): A synonymous phrase specifying the type of crown.
  • Cap (n., informal): A common informal term for a dental crown.
  • Bridgework (n.): Related dental prosthetics that may involve crowns as abutments to support a false tooth (pontic).
Synonyms
  • Dental crown
  • Tooth cap (informal)
  • Dental restoration (broader term)
  • Jacket crown (a specific type, often for front teeth)
Antonyms
  • Extraction (the removal of a tooth, as opposed to restoring it)
  • Filling (a less extensive restoration for smaller cavities)
Related Phrases
  • To fit someone for a crown: The process of preparing a tooth and taking impressions for crownwork.
    • Example: Tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown.
  • To have crownwork done: To undergo the procedure of receiving a dental crown.
    • Example: She had crownwork done on three teeth last year.
crownwork

My dentist will place a crownwork on my molar.

Noun
  1. (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
    • tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown

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