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adj pertaining to the interim treatment used to protect a patient between appointments. temporary base, n See baseplate. temporary prosthesis, n See prosthesis, temporary. temporary stopping, n See stopping, temporary. temporary superstructure,
n a prosthodontic appliance (removable or fixed) that is used, often immediately postoperatively, as a transitional appliance either for cosmetics or splinting, or both. temporary interim; for a short time only. temporary dentition the temporary or first set of teeth in animals with diphyodont dentition. See also deciduous teeth. temporary environment factors e.g. rain, drought, heat. temporary registration registration to practice under local legislation but for a limited period only. A procedure used to permit a candidate for full registration to obtain some practice experience. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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