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Denture — An artificial set of teeth that can be removed. * * * 1. An artificial substitute for missing natural teeth and adjacent tissues. SYN: artificial dentition. 2. Sometimes used to denote the dentition of animals. bar joint d. SYN: overlay d..… … Medical dictionary
interim denture — a denture to be used for a short interval of time for reasons of esthetics, mastication, occlusal support, convenience, or to condition the patient to the acceptance of an artificial substitute for missing natural teeth until more definitive… … Medical dictionary
temporary denture — an artificial denture that serves for a short time in a temporary or emergency situation. See conditioning d., interim d., transitional d., and trial d … Medical dictionary
Mini dental implants — (MDIs) are small diameter dental implants. Dental implants may be split into two separate categories based on the diameter of the device. Small diameter dental implants, most often referred to as ‘Mini Implants’, are those with a diameter less… … Wikipedia
border — The part of a surface that forms its outer boundary. SEE ALSO: edge, margin, b.. SYN: margo [TA]. alveolar b. 1. the most occlusal edge of the alveolar bone; 2. SYN: alveolar process of … Medical dictionary
bridge — Ⅰ. bridge [1] ► NOUN 1) a structure carrying a road, path, or railway across a river, road, etc. 2) the platform on a ship from which the captain and officers direct operations. 3) the upper bony part of a person s nose. 4) a partial denture… … English terms dictionary
