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11 Cards in this Set
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Abutment |
A tooth used to support a removable partial denture or anchor a fixed partial denture. |
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Acrylic Resin |
The plastic material widely used in dentistry to make the denture base. (The pink "gums" part) |
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Anterior Teeth |
Central incisors, lateral incisors, and canines of either upper or lower arch. |
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Antero-Posterior |
Extending from the front backward. |
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Articulate - Teeth |
To arrange the denture teeth in their proper position in the trial baseplate. To "set-up" the teeth. |
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Articulate - Casts |
To bring two Casts together in occlusion. To mount the upper and lower Casts on the articulator. |
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Articulation |
The harmonious contact of the opposing teeth in closed position and in lateral and protrusive movements. (2) Junction of two bones which may or may not be a movable joint. |
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Articulator |
A mechanical device upon which the casts of the mouth may be mounted to simulate the relationship of the jaws. |
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Artificial Stone |
Gypsum products similar to Plaster or Paris but with much greater density and strength. May be colored to distinguish it from plaster. |
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Baseplate |
A temporary form representing the base of a denture which is used for making Jae relation records and for arrangement of teeth. |
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Boxing |
The placing of a retaining wall of wax around an impression to confine the plaster or stone as the cast is poured. |
