Dental Prosthesis
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An artificial replacement for one or more natural teeth or part of a tooth, or associated structures, ranging from a portion of a tooth to a complete denture. The dental prosthesis is used for cosmetic or functional reasons, or both. DENTURES and specific types of dentures are also available. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p244 & Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p643) |
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GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; specialty is PROSTHODONTICS; DF: DENT PROSTHESIS |
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Dentures (1991-1992) |
Dental Prosthesis Categories.
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Dental Abutments - 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. |
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Dental Clasps - Metal devices for fastening together two or more parts of dental prostheses for stabilizing or retaining them by attachment to abutment teeth. For a precision attachment for a partial denture DENTURE PRECISION ATTACHMENT is available. |
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Dental Prosthesis Design - The plan and delineation of dental prostheses in general or a specific dental prosthesis. It does not include DENTURE DESIGN. The framework usually consists of metal. |
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Dental Prosthesis Repair - The process of reuniting or replacing a broken or worn dental prosthesis or its part. |
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Dental Prosthesis Retention - The retention of a dental prosthesis in place by design, device, or adhesion. |
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Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported - 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) |
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Dentures - An appliance used as an artificial or prosthetic replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It does not include CROWNS; DENTAL ABUTMENTS; nor TOOTH, ARTIFICIAL. |
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Palatal Obturators - Appliances that close a cleft or fissure of the palate. |
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Tooth, Artificial - A fabricated tooth substituting for a natural tooth in a prosthesis. It is usually made of porcelain or plastic. |
Dental Prosthesis Definitions and Terms
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