[What to do with a complete maxillary prosthesis with insufficient retention].
1979
P Comet
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
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
D003781
Denture Retention
The retention of a denture in place by design, device, or adhesion.
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 contact of the denture with the tissues.
A complete denture replacing all the natural maxillary teeth and associated maxillary structures. It is completely supported by the oral tissue and underlying maxillary bone.
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man