Dental Abutments
| Definition: |
Natural teeth or teeth roots used as anchorage for a fixed or removable denture or other prosthesis (such as an implant) serving the same purpose. |
| Notes: |
tooth or root used as anchor for denture or implant, etc.; DF: DENT ABUTMENTS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Dental Cavity Preparation (1966-1969),Denture, Partial (1966-1969) |
Dental Abutments Definitions and Terms
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