restorative (redirected from restoratives)

re·stor·a·tive (r-stôr-tv)

adj.

1. Of or relating to restoration.

2. Tending or having the power to restore.

n.

A medicine or other agent that helps to restore health, strength, or consciousness.

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restorative (ristôr´tiv),

adj 1. promoting a return to health or consciousness; a remedy that aids in restoring health, vigor, or consciousness.
adj 2. pertaining to rebuilding, repairing, or reforming.

restorative dentistry,

n the branch of dentistry that deals with the reconstruction of the hard tissues of a tooth or group of teeth injured or destroyed by trauma or disease.

restorative materials,

n materials used to reconstruct the hard tissues of teeth lost through trauma or disease.

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restorative

1. promoting a return to health or to consciousness.

2. a remedy that aids in restoring health, vigor or consciousness.

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restorative dentistry

see restorative dentistry.