dental mold

Oral cavity replica

A dental mold is a negative impression of teeth and gums, made by having a patient bite into soft material that hardens to capture the exact shape of their mouth.

Dentists use these molds to create crowns, dentures, retainers, and other fitted dental appliances.

The orthodontist took a dental mold before fitting my braces.

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crown · dental bridge · dentures · retainer · aligner

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