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INDIRECT RETAINER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lingual plate
1, record 1, English, lingual%20plate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - lingual%20plate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plaque linguale
1, record 1, French, plaque%20linguale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, French, - plaque%20linguale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- indirect retainer
1, record 2, English, indirect%20retainer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a partial denture framework on the opposite side of the fulcrum line from tipping forces, which is designed to counteract those forces. 1, record 2, English, - indirect%20retainer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- attachement indirect
1, record 2, French, attachement%20indirect
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément d'une prothèse partielle qui la tient en place par résistance aux forces de bascule. 1, record 2, French, - attachement%20indirect
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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