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Molar |
The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821) |
Molars |
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| D009811 |
Odontometry |
Measurement of tooth characteristics. |
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| D002508 |
Cephalometry |
The measurement of the dimensions of the HEAD. |
Craniometry |
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| D003767 |
Dental Occlusion, Balanced |
Dental occlusion in which the occlusal contact of the teeth on the working side of the jaw is accompanied by the harmonious contact of the teeth on the opposite (balancing) side. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556) |
Balanced Dental Occlusion,Occlusion, Balanced Dental,Balanced Dental Occlusions,Dental Occlusions, Balanced,Occlusions, Balanced Dental |
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| 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 |
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| D003824 |
Denture, Complete |
A denture replacing all natural teeth and associated structures in both the maxilla and mandible. |
Complete Denture,Complete Dentures,Dentures, Complete |
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| D014093 |
Tooth, Artificial |
A fabricated tooth substituting for a natural tooth in a prosthesis. It is usually made of porcelain or plastic. |
Artificial Teeth,Artificial Tooth,Teeth, Artificial |
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