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MSH: A prosthesis or restoration placed for a limited period, from several days to several months, which is designed to seal the tooth and maintain its position until a permanent restoration (DENTAL RESTORATION, PERMANENT) will replace it. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992),NCI: Reconstruction of a tooth or part of a tooth which is designed to seal the tooth and maintain its position until a permanent restoration is done.