Definition: 'Varnish (dental)'
varnish (dental)
Type: TermPronunciation: var′nish den′tăl
Definitions:
1. Solutions of natural resins and gums in a suitable solvent, of which a thin coating is applied over the surfaces of the cavity preparations before placement of restorations, used as a protective agent for the tooth against constituents of restorative materials.
Synonyms:
cavity liner, vernix
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