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Chayes attachment

Chayes at·tach·ment

(shayz ă-tachmĕnt) Avoid the incorrect forms Chaye and Chaye's.

Device that fastens a dental prosthesis to an abutment or supporting tooth by means of a mechanical device for fixation of the prosthesis; allows movement during functioning of abutment teeth.

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