posterior palatal seal

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pos·te·ri·or pal·a·tal seal

the seal at the posterior border of a denture.
See also: posterior palatal seal area.
Synonym(s): palatal seal, post dam, postdam, postpalatal seal
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posterior palatal seal

A seal at the posterior border of a denture.
See also: seal
Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners

pos·te·ri·or pal·a·tal seal

(pos-tērē-ŏr pală-tăl sēl)
Seal at posterior border of a denture.
Synonym(s): palatal seal.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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