[Model analysis in preparation for prosthetic treatment of tooth defects and the partial and complete edentulous mouth].
1980
V J Milikewitsch
UI
MeSH Term
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D007575
Jaw, Edentulous
The total absence of teeth from either the mandible or the maxilla, but not both. Total absence of teeth from both is MOUTH, EDENTULOUS. Partial absence of teeth in either is JAW, EDENTULOUS, PARTIALLY.
Edentulous Jaw,Edentulous Jaws,Jaws, Edentulous
D007576
Jaw, Edentulous, Partially
Absence of teeth from a portion of the mandible and/or maxilla.
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.
A dental specialty concerned with the restoration and maintenance of oral function by the replacement of missing TEETH and related structures by artificial devices or DENTAL PROSTHESES.
Dentistry, Prosthetic,Prosthetic Dentistry
D003765
Models, Dental
Presentation devices used for patient education and technique training in dentistry.
Dental Models,Dental Model,Model, Dental
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man