The use of mucosal inserts and insert extensions in difficult maxillary restorative situations.
1973
I Lew, and
D B Greene, and
K W Judy
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008437
Maxilla
One of a pair of irregularly shaped bones that form the upper jaw. A maxillary bone provides tooth sockets for the superior teeth, forms part of the ORBIT, and contains the MAXILLARY SINUS.
The grafting or inserting of a prosthetic device of alloplastic material into the oral tissue beneath the mucosal or periosteal layer or within the bone. Its purpose is to provide support and retention to a partial or complete denture.
An appliance used as an artificial or prosthetic replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It does not include CROWNS; DENTAL ABUTMENTS; nor TOOTH, ARTIFICIAL.
Denture
D003781
Denture Retention
The retention of a denture in place by design, device, or adhesion.