Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
| Definition: |
A prosthesis that gains its support, stability, and retention from a substructure that is implanted under the soft tissues of the basal seat of the device and is in contact with bone. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed) |
| Notes: |
DF: DENT PROSTHESIS IMPLANT SUP |
| Previously Indexed: |
Dental Implants (1990-1995) |
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported Definitions and Terms
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