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INCISAL PIN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- selective grinding
1, record 1, English, selective%20grinding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure in which the occlusal surfaces of teeth are precisely marked by articulating paper and selectively removed or reshaped until a balanced occlusion is obtained. 2, record 1, English, - selective%20grinding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Occlusal correction... Follow the procedure for selective grinding until the correct vertical dimension(incisal pin is again flush on the incisal table) and balanced occlusion is obtained. 1, record 1, English, - selective%20grinding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- meulage sélectif
1, record 1, French, meulage%20s%C3%A9lectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En fonction de l'importance des décalages et des troubles inter-arcades, les approches thérapeutiques feront appel à des techniques soustractives, additives et de déplacement. Les techniques soustractives légères : Les procédés de meulage sélectif sont le plus souvent utilisés. 1, record 1, French, - meulage%20s%C3%A9lectif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- incisal pin
1, record 2, English, incisal%20pin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The pin which fits into the upper member of the articulator and rests on the incisal table. It maintains a selected amount of opening between the bows of the articulator. 1, record 2, English, - incisal%20pin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cheville incisive
1, record 2, French, cheville%20incisive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige métallique au centre de la partie antérieure de l'articulateur. Repose sur la table du guide incisif. Permet d'établir l'intervalle voulu entre les bras de l'articulateur. 1, record 2, French, - cheville%20incisive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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