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A denture that fits over and completely covers the retained tooth roots or dental implants to enhance retention.
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a denture that has been prepared by the dentist and that fits over a small number of remaining natural teeth or implants
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a denture that uses precision dental attachments (ball type) to hold the denture down
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a modified version of the complete removable denture which sits on top retained endodontically treated tooth roots which had their crowns reduced down to the gum line
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a removable appliance designed to fit over implants or some of the patient's own natural teeth
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a removable denture designed for patients who have a number of teeth missing, but have a few good teeth remaining
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a removable denture which covers an entire tooth root or a root of an implant
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a type of denture that is secured by precision dental attachments
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a denture which is placed over remaining tooth roots or implants.
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A full denture retained by either implants or tooth roots.
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much like a conventional denture, except for some attachment mechanism built in, giving it better retention. Overdentures can be made for implants as well as for some remaining natural teeth.
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A full denture that is secured to the roots of natural teeth that have had root canal therapy and crowns.
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denture made over existing teeth or root tips that have had root canal. These roots are left there in order to reduce bone loss
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A full-denture that is secured to the roots of natural teeth which have undergone root canal therapy and have crowns. -- to the top
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A complete denture that fits over one or more natural teeth.
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Fits over a root or post left in the jawbone.
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dentures or implants that fit over existing teeth or root tips that have had root canal.
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A removable prosthetic device that overlies and may be supported by retained tooth roots or implants.
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Denture that fits over residual roots or dental implants
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A complete or partial removable denture supported by retained roots or dental implants to provide improved support and stability.
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A removable bridge that completely covers the teeth and ridges and is attached to the remaining roots.
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A prosthetic device supported by implants or the roots of at least two natural teeth to provide better stability for the denture.
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a denture that is constructed with special attachments to attach it to some retained roots or dental implants so that it will stay firmly in place
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