Biomaterial Database

Simplification of tooth arrangement in complete dentures. 1982

D J Davis

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D003767	Dental Occlusion, Balanced	Dental occlusion in which the occlusal contact of the teeth on the working side of the jaw is accompanied by the harmonious contact of the teeth on the opposite (balancing) side. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556)	Balanced Dental Occlusion,Occlusion, Balanced Dental,Balanced Dental Occlusions,Dental Occlusions, Balanced,Occlusions, Balanced Dental
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
D003824	Denture, Complete	A denture replacing all natural teeth and associated structures in both the maxilla and mandible.	Complete Denture,Complete Dentures,Dentures, Complete
D004955	Esthetics, Dental	Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, mouth, and face. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p108)	Cosmetic Dentistry,Aesthetics, Dental,Dental Esthetic,Dental Esthetics,Esthetic, Dental,Cosmetic Dentistries,Dentistries, Cosmetic,Dentistry, Cosmetic
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014093	Tooth, Artificial	A fabricated tooth substituting for a natural tooth in a prosthesis. It is usually made of porcelain or plastic.	Artificial Teeth,Artificial Tooth,Teeth, Artificial