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The part of a denture that overlies the soft tissue and supports the supplied teeth and is supported in turn by abutment teeth or the residual alveol…

The plan, delineation, and location of actual structural elements of dentures. The design can relate to retainers, stress-breakers, occlusal rests, f…

Any system of defining ownership of dentures or dental prostheses.

Material applied to the tissue side of a denture to provide a soft lining to the parts of a denture coming in contact with soft tissue. It cushions c…

A precision device used for attaching a fixed or removable partial denture to the crown of an abutment tooth or a restoration. One type is the intrac…

The process of refitting a denture by replacing the denture base material without changing the occlusal relations of the teeth. Rebasing may include …

The process of reuniting or replacing broken or worn parts of a denture.

The retention of a denture in place by design, device, or adhesion.

A denture replacing all natural teeth and associated structures in both the maxilla and mandible.

A complete denture constructed for replacement of natural teeth immediately after their removal. It does not fit the mouth perfectly and is intended …

A complete denture replacing all the natural mandibular teeth and associated structures. It is completely supported by the oral tissue and underlying…

A complete denture replacing all the natural maxillary teeth and associated maxillary structures. It is completely supported by the oral tissue and u…

Removable prosthesis constructed over natural teeth or implanted studs.

A denture replacing one or more (but not all) natural teeth. It is supported and retained by underlying tissue and some or all of the remaining teeth.

A partial denture attached to prepared natural teeth, roots, or implants by cementation.

A commonly used prosthesis that results in a strong, permanent restoration. It consists of an electrolytically etched cast-metal retainer that is cem…

A partial denture constructed before the teeth it replaces are removed. It is then inserted immediately after the removal of the natural teeth for fu…

A partial denture designed and constructed to be removed readily from the mouth.

A partial denture intended for short-term use in a temporary or emergency situation.

An appliance used as an artificial or prosthetic replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It does not include CROWNS; DENTAL ABUTMENTS; no…

Examination of the mouth and teeth toward the identification and diagnosis of intraoral disease or manifestation of non-oral conditions.

Chemical reaction that occurs when saliva comes into contact with the metals in dental fillings. This reaction can send electric currents through the…

Mechanical removal of a small amount of tooth structure (not more than a few tenths of a millimeter in depth) to eliminate superficial enamel discolo…

A dental specialty concerned with the maintenance of the dental pulp in a state of health and the treatment of the pulp cavity (pulp chamber and pulp…

Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the fun…

Extraoral devices for applying force to the dentition in order to avoid some of the problems in anchorage control met with in intermaxillary traction…

Practice of adding fluoride to water, and other food or beverages, for the purpose of preventing DENTAL CARIES.

The topical application of fluorides, usually in pastes, gels, varnishes, TOOTHPASTES or MOUTHWASHES, to reduce the incidence of DENTAL CARIES. Flu…

A surgical procedure done largely for cosmetic reasons to correct receding chins, chin misalignment, or chin excess.

Techniques used to expose dental surface below the gingival margin in order to obtain better dental impression during periodental and peri-implant ap…