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PLAQUE LINGUALE [2 records]

Record 1 2014-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
CONT

There is a boney barrier between the third molar and the lingual nerve called the lingual plate ... which the lingual nerve runs along on the lingual side (tongue side).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
CONT

Même en l'absence de complications, la résorption osseuse aux sites d'extraction survient surtout dans les 6 à 12 mois qui suivent l'extraction et est plus marquée sur la plaque buccale que sur la plaque linguale de l'os alvéolaire.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

The solid plate of metal which is continuous with the lingual bar and which rests against the lingual surfaces of the anterior teeth. It functions as a connector, an indirect retainer and sometimes as a periodontal splint for loose teeth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Plaque métallique attachant une facette à une prothèse. Construite pour s'adapter à la fente ou aux tenons de la facette en porcelaine. Peut être usinée ou fondue au laboratoire.

Spanish

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