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| Term | preliminary model |
| Pronunciation | prih-LIH-muh-nair-ee ... |
| Variations | preliminary cast, primary model, reference model, diagnostic model, preoperative model, study model |
| See also | master model, preliminary impression |
| Definition | A model of the patient's mouth showing the condition of the teeth prior to treatment. |
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