Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dental Prosthesis Retention

Holding a DENTAL PROSTHESIS in place by its design, or by the use of additional devices or adhesives.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Holding a DENTAL PROSTHESIS in place by its design, or by the use of additional devices or adhesives.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Prosthesis Retention, Dental
  • Retention, Dental Prosthesis

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific prosthesis with no qualifiers; PROSTHESIS RETENTION is also available

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History Note

93; was heading 1966-90; was see DENTURE RETENTION 1991-92

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Previous Indexing

  • Dental Prosthesis Retention (1966-1989)
  • Denture Retention (1990-1992)

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  1. E06w.780w.346w.687

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dental Prosthesis Retention. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017268. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017268
  2. Dental Prosthesis Retention. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73510378