postpalatal seal
(redirected from area postpalatal seal)pos·te·ri·or pal·a·tal seal
the seal at the posterior border of a denture.
See also: posterior palatal seal area.
See also: posterior palatal seal area.
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post·pal·a·tal seal
(pōst-pală-tăl sēl)Slightly raised area on the posterior border of a maxillary removable dental prosthesis that slightly displaces soft tissue so as to facilitate retention of the prosthesis.
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