| dummy | An artificial tooth on a fixed partial denture; it replaces the lost natural tooth, restores its functions, and usually occupies the space previously occupied by the natural crown. Synonym: dummy. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dummy consultand | A person in the line of descent from the leading ancestor to the consultand proper; for logical simplicity, the dummy consultand is analyzed as if the consultand proper. (05 Mar 2000) |