diatoric

diatoric
1. The vertical cylindric aperture formed in the base of artificial porcelain teeth and extending into the body of the tooth, serving as a mechanical means of attaching the tooth to the denture base. 2. Denoting teeth that contain a d.. [G. diatoros, pierced]

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  • diatoric — di·a·tor·ic …   English syllables

  • diatoric — |dīə|tȯrik adjective Etymology: German diatoros pierced (from diateirein to pierce, from dia + teirein to bore, turn) + English ic more at throw : having a recess in its base for attachment to the dental plate used of an artificial tooth …   Useful english dictionary

  • diatoric teeth — artificial teeth with holes in their bases into which the denture base material flows and, when processed, attaches the teeth to the base. Called also pinless teeth …   Medical dictionary

  • pinless teeth — diatoric teeth …   Medical dictionary

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