Prosthodontics Definitions

The laboratory process of replacing the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis (GPT8).

An interim denture base used to support the occlusal/record rim material for recording maxillomandibular records. (GPT8).

The procedures used to resurface the tissue side of a removable dental prosthesis with new base material, thus producing an

A cast formed on prosthesis for the purpose of mounting the prosthesis on an articulator (GPT8).

Remount procedure is any method used to relate restorations to an articulator for analysis and/or to assist in development of

Any method used to relate restorations to an articulator for analysis and/or to assist in development of a plan for

The portion of the residual bone and its soft tissue covering that remain after the removal of teeth (GPT8)

The diminishing quantity and quality of the residual ridge after teeth are removed

That quality inherent in the dental prosthesis acting to resist the forces of dislodgment along the path of placement (GPT8).

Retromylohyoid space is an anatomic area in the alveololingual sulcus just lingual to the retromolar pad bounded anteriorly by the

Movement towards the posterior (GPT8).

The action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or centre (GPT8).

The modification of the occlusal forms of teeth by grinding at selected places marked by spots made by articulating paper

An articulator that allows adjustment to replicate average mandibular movements – also called class III articulator (GPT8).

A coating applied to a surface and serving to prevent a second surface from adhering to the first (GPT8).