| treatment denture | A dental prosthesis used for the purpose of treating or conditioning the tissues which are called upon to support and retain a denture base. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| trial denture | A setup of artificial teeth so fabricated that it may be placed in the patient's mouth to verify esthetics, for the making of records, or for any other operation deemed necessary before final completion of the denture. Synonym: wax model denture. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fixed partial denture | A restoration of one or more missing teeth which cannot be readily removed by the patient or dentist; it is permanently attached to natural teeth or roots which furnish the primary support to the appliance. Synonym: bridge. (05 Mar 2000) |
| full denture | A dental prosthesis which is a substitute for the lost natural dentition and associated structures of the maxillae or mandible. Synonym: full denture. (05 Mar 2000) |