ADAPTATION, MARGINAL (DENTISTRY)
\ɐdɐptˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɐdɐptˈeɪʃən], \ɐ_d_ɐ_p_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The degree of proximity and interlocking of filling material to the wall of the cavity of a tooth. The term has come to be used synonymously with adaptation at the cavosurface margin. (Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982; J Dent 1993;21:265-73)
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