Composite
Composite (medicine)
Composite (pronounced kuhm-POZ-it) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a structure or material made up of different components. The term is derived from the Latin compositus, meaning "put together".
In Dentistry
In dentistry, a composite is a tooth-colored restorative material used to repair decayed, damaged or discolored teeth. Composites are made up of a mixture of glass or quartz filler in a resin medium, which produces a tooth-colored filling. They provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small- to mid-size fillings that need to withstand moderate pressure from the constant stress of chewing.
In Surgery
In surgery, a composite graft is a graft composed of multiple tissues, such as skin and cartilage, used to repair defects that cannot be covered with a single type of tissue. Composite grafts are often used in reconstructive surgeries, such as rhinoplasty or otoplasty.
In Transplantation
In transplantation, a composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA) is a surgical procedure in which an organ or body part is transferred from one individual to another. This can include skin, bone, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue.
Related Terms
- Amalgam: A mixture or blend. In dentistry, an amalgam is a blend of mercury, silver, tin and copper used in dental fillings.
- Graft: A piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically.
- Allotransplantation: Transplantation of cells, tissues, or organs, to a recipient from a genetically non-identical donor of the same species.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Composite
- Wikipedia's article - Composite
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