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COMPLETE DENTURE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

A dental prosthesis which replaces all of the teeth and the gum (gingiva) in either the upper or lower jaw.

CONT

An immediate denture is a complete denture or partial denture inserted on the same day, immediately following the removal of natural teeth.

Key term(s)
  • full denture

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
CONT

La prothèse complète est une base en résine portant des dents préfabriquées et appliquée directement sur les gencives. Ces dents peuvent être en résine renforcée ou en porcelaine.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

A denture which replaces the entire compliment of teeth in an arch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Prothèse amovible à appui fibro-muqueux, restaurant un édentement total, en remplaçant toute la série de dents d'une arcade.

Spanish

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