| Term | definitive cast |
| Pronunciation | dih-FIH-nuh-tiv ... |
| Variations | master cast, master model, final cast |
| Definition | The main model on which a restoration is fabricated, replicating the tooth surfaces, residual ridge areas, and other parts of the dental arch. |
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