orthodontic attachment

orthodontic attachment.

See bracket.

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attachment,

n 1. a fastener, connector, associated part.
n 2. a mechanical device for retention and stabilization of a dental prosthesis.

attachment, abnormal frenum

n the insertions of labial, buccal, or lingual frena capable of initiating or continuing periodontal disease, such as creating diastemata between teeth, limiting lip or tongue movement.

attachment, epithelial (EA),

n the epithelial-derived tissue device that connects the junctional epithelium to the tooth surface.

attachment, gingival,

n the fibrous attachment of the gingival tissues to the teeth.

attachment, intracoronal,

n (precision attachment, slotted attachment). See retainer, intracoronal.

attachment level, clinical (CAL),

n the amount of space between attached periodontal tissues and a fixed point, usually the cementoenamel junction. A measurement used to assess the stability of attachment as part of a periodontal maintenance program.

attachment loss,

n See loss of attachment (LOA).

attachment, migration of epithelial,

n the apical progression of the epithelial attachment along the tooth root.

attachment, orthodontic,

n a device, secured to the crown of a tooth, that serves as a means of attaching the arch wire to the tooth.

attachment, parallel,

n a prefabricated device for attaching a denture base to an abutment tooth. Retention is provided by friction between the parallel walls of the two parts of the attachment.

attachment, precision,

n See retainer, intracoronal.

attachment, slotted,

n See retainer, intracoronal.