[A possibility of improving retention of lower complete dentures].
1979
W Sperr
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D010353
Patient Education as Topic
The teaching or training of patients concerning their own health needs.
Education of Patients,Education, Patient,Patient Education
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.
A complete denture replacing all the natural mandibular teeth and associated structures. It is completely supported by the oral tissue and underlying mandibular bone.
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014059
Tongue
A muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. The tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.