| Term | preparation |
| Pronunciation | preh-puh-RAY-shun |
| See also | margin, full crown, inlay, onlay, feather preparation, bevel preparation, chamfer preparation, shoulder preparation |
| Definition | 1. The act of preparing a tooth for a restoration. 2. The tooth or part of a tooth that has been prepared for a restoration. |
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