| D003442 |
Crowns |
A prosthetic restoration that reproduces the entire surface anatomy of the visible natural crown of a tooth. It may be partial (covering three or more surfaces of a tooth) or complete (covering all surfaces). It is made of gold or other metal, porcelain, or resin. |
Dental Crowns,Crown, Dental,Crowns, Dental,Dental Crown,Crown |
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| D003766 |
Dental Occlusion |
The relationship of all the components of the masticatory system in normal function. It has special reference to the position and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth for the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556, p472) |
Canine Guidance,Occlusal Guidance,Occlusal Plane,Occlusion, Dental,Dental Occlusions,Guidance, Canine,Guidance, Occlusal,Occlusal Guidances,Occlusal Planes,Occlusions, Dental,Plane, Occlusal,Planes, Occlusal |
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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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| D003781 |
Denture Retention |
The retention of a denture in place by design, device, or adhesion. |
Denture Stability,Retention, Denture,Stability, Denture |
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| D003828 |
Denture, Overlay |
Removable prosthesis constructed over natural teeth or implanted studs. |
Overdenture,Dentures, Overlay,Overdentures,Overlay Denture,Overlay Dentures |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000044 |
Dental Abutments |
Natural teeth or teeth roots used as anchorage for a fixed or removable denture or other prosthesis (such as an implant) serving the same purpose. |
Abutments, Dental,Abutment, Dental,Dental Abutment |
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