MetaGlossary.com: Removable Partial Denture

Definitions for "Removable Partial Denture" Add To Word List

Keywords: Prosthetic, Prosthesis, Denture, Teeth, Missing

Related Terms: Bridge, Dentistry, Dentition, Denture, Eruption, Impacted, Implant, Orthodontics, Pocket, Scaling, Toothache, Deciduous Teeth, Functional Appliance, Impacted Tooth, Malocclusion, Orthognathic Surgery, Periodontics, Permanent Teeth, Space Maintainer, Orthognathic, Prosthetics, Dental Caries, Flipper, Bruxism, Tmd, Periodontal, Implants, Prosthodontics, Dentures, Prosthodontist, Dental Implant, Oral Hygiene, Wisdom Tooth, Dental Implants, Restoration, Cosmetic Dentistry, Herbst Appliance, Gingivectomy, Overdenture, Partial Denture, Permanent Dentition, Pontic, Dental Crown, Edentulous, Dental Bridge, Full Denture, Immediate Denture, Nightguard, Partial, Restorations

An artificial device that replaces one or more missing teeth that a patient can remove.

Helpful?

a dental prosthesis that replaces one or more but not all of the natural teeth and associated bone and soft tissue

Helpful?

an appliance that replaces one or several missing teeth

Helpful?

a treatment option when only some of the natural teeth are missing

Helpful?

a prosthetic (artificial) replacement for missing teeth, bone, and gum tissue.

Helpful?

a removable appliance or prosthesis, which typically attaches to selected teeth in the mouth and replaces usually several missing teeth.

Helpful?

A partial denture which may be removed and replaced by the patient.

Helpful?

A removable partial denture (removable bridge) is a prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth that can be removed by the patient.

Helpful?