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Dental glossary — terms beginning with V

Terms from validity to full denture.

Validity, the accuracy and suitability of a test procedure.

Veneers, wafer-thin ceramic shells bonded to the visible front surface of natural teeth, after the enamel has been prepared, in order to improve their appearance. Related term aesthetic dentistry

Veneered crown, a crown whose visible part is covered with tooth-coloured material. It is made either of composite or as a combination of ceramic and gold. Its advantages are its stability and the small loss of healthy tooth material when the veneer is fitted.

Combination bridge, a bridge that connects natural teeth and implants.

All-ceramic, a restoration or crown made entirely of ceramic. Jacket crown jacket crown

Full denture, a complete denture.