Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

vertical splitting of core

Portuguese translation:

fratura vertical

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Oct 1, 2009 23:38
14 yrs ago
English term

vertical splitting of core

English to Portuguese Medical Medical: Dentistry prosthodontics
In prosthetic dental treatment, vertical splitting of core is what happens in "post and core" work if there is a failure/fault in design of pieces.Or so I'm told!

Anyone?

Many thanks!!
Proposed translations (Portuguese)
3 +2 fratura vertical

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fratura vertical

Just a suggestion, as I've never heard this term before. I do know that the use of some posts can cause vertical root fractures—but that is probably not what is meant here.

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Note added at 31 mins (2009-10-02 00:09:40 GMT)
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Yep, I think this is it.

http://libdigi.unicamp.br/document/?code=vtls000296346

Padrão de fratura da retenção intra-radicular: (a) fratura do núcleo de preenchimento, (b) fratura do núcleo e/ou dente com envolvimento periodontal.
The failure pattern of the ceramic crown and the intra-radicular retention system was determined according to the following types:... (a) fracture of the core material, (b) fracture of the core and or dental structure with periodontal involvement.
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agree rhandler
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agree Isabel Maria Almeida
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