approximal
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of approximal
Example Sentences
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It may be employed in any cavity not exposed to view, also in crown, buccal, and approximal fillings which extend into the occlusal surface, as it offers an astonishing resistance to wear.
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After an approximal cavity is prepared, use a matrix held in place by wooden wedges; the cylinders are about one-eighth of an inch long, and condensed in two or three layers so as to secure perfect adaptation; hand pressure is principally used, but a few firm strokes with a hand mallet are useful.
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After several years' successful use of tin-gold, I commend it for approximal cavities, cervical margins, and frail walls.
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Fillings were made by using mats, cylinders, tapes, and ropes, with hand-pressure, on the plan for manipulating non-cohesive gold foil, but it was difficult to insert a respectable approximal filling.
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