Patient motivation in periodontal prosthesis.
1971
P Schärer
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D009042
Motivation
Those factors which cause an organism to behave or act in either a goal-seeking or satisfying manner. They may be influenced by physiological drives or by external stimuli.
The optimal state of the mouth and normal functioning of the organs of the mouth without evidence of disease.
Health, Oral
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)