Biomaterial Database

Vertical splint mate system (VSMS) for nonparallel pin retention and vertical stabilization with thread mate system (TMS). 1974

L L Portnoy

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007284	Inlays	Restorations of metal, porcelain, or plastic made to fit a cavity preparation, then cemented into the tooth. Onlays are restorations which fit into cavity preparations and overlay the occlusal surface of a tooth or teeth. Onlays are retained by frictional or mechanical factors.	Dental Inlays,Dental Onlays,Onlays,Dental Inlay,Dental Onlay,Inlay, Dental,Inlays, Dental,Onlay, Dental,Onlays, Dental,Inlay,Onlay
D010515	Periodontal Prosthesis	Any restorative and replacement device that is used as a therapeutic aid in the treatment of periodontal disease. It is an adjunct to other forms of periodontal therapy and does not cure periodontal disease by itself. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 3d ed)	Periodontal Prostheses,Prostheses, Periodontal,Prosthesis, Periodontal
D010516	Periodontal Splints	Fixed or removable devices that join teeth together. They are used to repair teeth that are mobile as a result of PERIODONTITIS.	Splints, Periodontal,Periodontal Splint,Splint, Periodontal
D003772	Dental Pins	Small cylindrical pieces of metal used to enhance retention.	Dental Pegs,Dental Peg,Dental Pin,Peg, Dental,Pegs, Dental,Pin, Dental,Pins, Dental
D003830	Denture, Partial, Fixed	A partial denture attached to prepared natural teeth, roots, or implants by cementation.	Fixed Bridge,Fixed Partial Denture,Pontic,Bridge, Fixed,Bridges, Fixed,Denture, Fixed Partial,Dentures, Fixed Partial,Fixed Bridges,Fixed Partial Dentures,Partial Denture, Fixed,Partial Dentures, Fixed,Pontics