overdenture /over·den·ture/ (-den´cher) a complete denture supported both by mucosa and by a few remaining natural teeth that have been altered to permit the denture to fit over them.
overdenture
overdenture,
o·ver·den·ture (  v r-d n chr)n. See overlay denture. |
overdenture
[-den′chər]
Etymology: AS, ofer + L, dens, tooth
a complete or partial removable denture supported by retained roots or teeth to provide improved support, stability, and tactile and proprioceptive sensation and to reduce bone resorption.
overdenture,
n a complete or partial removable denture supported by retained roots that is intended to provide improved support, stability, and tactile and proprioceptive sensation and to reduce ridge resorption. See also root retention and root submersion.
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