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continuous bar retainer — continuous clasp … Medical dictionary
clasp — 1. A part of a removable partial denture that acts as a direct retainer and/or stabilizer for the denture by partially surrounding or contacting an abutment tooth. 2. A direct retainer of a removable partial denture, usually consisting of two… … Medical dictionary
lingual bar — continuous clasp … Medical dictionary
retainer — Any type of clasp, attachment, or device used for the fixation or stabilization of a prosthesis; an appliance used to prevent the shifting of teeth following orthodontic treatment. continuous bar r. a metal bar, usually resting on … Medical dictionary
Kennedy bar — 1. a metal bar, usually resting on the lingual surfaces of teeth, that aids in their stabilization and acts as an indirect retainer. 2. continuous clasp … Medical dictionary
Awards for Singapore National Serviceman — Singapore Police Force= ingapore Police Service Good Service MedalThe Singapore Police Service Good Service Medal is awarded to an officer in recognition of his good, efficient and faithful service in the Singapore Police Service. An officer may… … Wikipedia
Presidential Unit Citation (United States) — Presidential Unit Citation Army and Air Force P.U.C … Wikipedia
Iraq Medal (United Kingdom) — Infobox Military Award name= Iraq Medal 2004 caption= Ribbon: 32mm, sand coloured ribbon with three narrow central stripes of black, white, and red representing the national colours of the Iraqi flag. awarded by= United Kingdom of Great Britain… … Wikipedia
line — 1. A mark, strip, or streak. In anatomy, a long, narrow mark, strip, or streak distinguished from the adjacent tissues by color, texture, or elevation. SEE ALSO: linea. 2. A unit of … Medical dictionary
Railway brake — A traditional clasp brake: the brake shoe (brown) bears on the surface (tyre) of the wheel (red), and is operated by the levers (grey) on the left … Wikipedia
