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abutment tooth [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

The tooth upon which the clasp is placed to retain, support and stabilize the partial denture.

OBS

In a fixed bridge work, the tooth or teeth which support and retain the bridge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Dent préparée en vue de supporter le moyen d'ancrage du pont.

CONT

Dent-piliers de bridge : Lorsque tous les piliers sont très mobiles, tenter de déposer l'ensemble en monobloc après une syndesmotomie menée conjointement au niveau de chacun des éléments supports. 

Spanish

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