cement base


ce·ment base

in dentistry, a layer of dental cement, sometimes medicated, that is placed in the deep portion of a cavity preparation to protect the pulp, reduce the bulk of a metallic restoration, or eliminate undercuts. Synonym(s): cavity preparation base

ce·ment base

(sĕ-ment bās) In dentistry, a layer of dental cement, sometimes medicated, which is placed in the deep portion of a cavity preparation to protect the pulp, reduce the bulk of a metallic restoration, or eliminate undercuts.
Synonym(s): cavity preparation base.

ce·ment base

(sĕ-ment bās) In dentistry, layer of dental cement, sometimes medicated, placed in deep portion of a cavity preparation to protect pulp, reduce bulk of a metallic restoration, or eliminate undercuts.
Synonym(s): cavity preparation base.