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obturation

/ɒb.tʃʊˈreɪ.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does obturation mean?

noun

The act of filling a tooth cavity with a filling material, or the material used for this purpose. In dentistry, the process of filling a tooth with a filling material, such as amalgam or composite resin.

Example

"The dentist performed an obturation to repair the patient's damaged tooth."

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