Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dental Abutments

Natural teeth or teeth roots used as anchorage for a fixed or removable denture or other prosthesis (such as an implant) serving the same purpose.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Natural teeth or teeth roots used as anchorage for a fixed or removable denture or other prosthesis (such as an implant) serving the same purpose.

MeSH Record

Classification

Broader headings

Related Concepts

Knowledge Graph

Loading graph…

Drag nodes to rearrange; hover to trace links; click a node to open its page.

MeSH Record

Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Abutment, Dental
  • Abutments, Dental
  • Dental Abutment

MeSH Record

Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

MeSH Record

History Note

91; was ABUTMENTS, DENTAL 1970-90

MeSH Record

Previous Indexing

  • Dental Cavity Preparation (1966-1969)
  • Denture, Partial (1966-1969)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. E06w.780w.346w.500w
  2. E07w.695w.190w.175w

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dental Abutments. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000044. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000044
  2. Dental Abutments. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abutment_(dentistry)
  3. Dental Abutments. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3603876