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OCCLUSAL REST [4 records]

Record 1 2001-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

A rest placed on the occlusal surface of a posterior tooth for transmitting occlusal stresses parallel to its long axis and holding the clasp in its predetermined position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
OBS

Les taquets sont des extensions métalliques d'une armature métallique prenant appui sur la couronne dentaire pour assurer la stabilité d'un système prothétique. Ils peuvent être coronaires, occlusaux, linguaux, palatins, etc.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

A circumferential type clasp modified so that the connection to the denture is attached at the terminal end of the lingual arm rather than at the occlusal rest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Attachement de prothèse partielle qui encercle la dent et est relié à la prothèse par fixation au bout de la barre linguale plutôt qu'à la pièce occlusale.

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

The rigid part of the clasp formed by the junction of the occlusal rest, the shoulders and the connector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Partie rigide du crochet, formée par la jonction de l'appui occlusal, des épaules et du conjoncteur.

Spanish

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Record 4 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

A metallic part extending from a partial denture which engages on the whole or a part of the occlusal surface of a tooth to aid in supporting the denture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Utilisé sur une dent postérieure, se projette sur la face occlusale.

Spanish

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