Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Partial Denture

A denture replacing one or more (but not all) natural teeth. It is supported and retained by underlying tissue and some or all of the remaining teeth.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A denture replacing one or more (but not all) natural teeth. It is supported and retained by underlying tissue and some or all of the remaining teeth.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Bridgework, Dental
  • Bridgeworks, Dental
  • Dental Bridgework
  • Dental Bridgeworks
  • Denture, Partial
  • Dentures, Partial
  • Partial Dentures

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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.

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Indexing Annotation

labeling for ownership or identification = DENTURE IDENTIFICATION MARKING

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History Note

65; CROWN AND BRIDGEWORK was heading 1963-64

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  1. E06w.780w.346w.760w.943
  2. E07w.695w.190w.200w.220

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NLM Classification

WU 515

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Partial Denture. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003829. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003829
  2. Partial Denture. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73469677