[Shape of the denture base and self-cleaning].
1975
R Marxkors, and
F Bollmann, and
M Haubrock
It is reported on the relationship between the extent of the gap between teeth and denture and the formation of plaque.
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MeSH Term
Description
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D003773
Dental Plaque
A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
Plaque, Dental
D003779
Denture Design
The plan, delineation, and location of actual structural elements of dentures. The design can relate to retainers, stress-breakers, occlusal rests, flanges, framework, lingual or palatal bars, reciprocal arms, etc.
Denture Designs,Design, Denture,Designs, Denture
D003819
Denture Bases
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 alveolar ridge. It is usually made of resins or metal or their combination.