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PROTESIS DENTAL [2 records]

Record 1 2012-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

Any device or appliance replacing one or more missing teeth and/or, if required, associated structures.

OBS

This is a broad term which includes abutment crowns and abutment inlays, bridges, dentures, obturators, gingival prosthesis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Tout appareil ou dispositif remplaçant une ou plusieurs dents manquantes et/ou si nécessaire les tissus associés.

OBS

Ce terme large englobe les couronnes et inlays piliers, les ponts et les appareils amovibles, les obturateurs et les prothèses gingivales.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prótesis dental
DEF

Cualquier dispositivo o aparato que reemplace uno o más dientes perdidos o si es necesario, estructuras adyacentes.

OBS

Este es un término amplio que incluye coronas, ajustes de precisión, puentes, dentaduras removibles y prótesis gingivales.

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Record 2 2003-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

Replacement of a part by artificial means.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Substitut artificiel remplaçant les dents naturelles et les tissus adjacents.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prótesis dental
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