temporary stopping

temporary stopping

Etymology: L, temporalis + AS, stoppian, to stop up

a mixture of gutta-percha, zinc oxide, white wax, and coloring, used for temporarily sealing dressings in tooth cavities. It softens on heating and rehardens at room temperature but is not hard enough to be used effectively in tooth areas under occlusal stress.

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temporary,

adj pertaining to the interim treatment used to protect a patient between appointments.

temporary base,

n See baseplate.

temporary prosthesis,

n See prosthesis, temporary.

temporary stopping,

n See stopping, temporary.

temporary superstructure,

n a prosthodontic appliance (removable or fixed) that is used, often immediately postoperatively, as a transitional appliance either for cosmetics or splinting, or both.