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Severely atrophic edentulous maxillary or mandibular alveolar ridge with a sharp crest resulting from progressive resorption, especially after long periods of denture wearing. Cawood and Howell class 4 for the anterior maxilla and mandible.  

Term used to describe a sharp or narrow morphology of a residual ridge.    

An interlock connection that uses a matrix and patrix between the units of a fixed dental prosthesis. Once it is soldered in place, it holds the pontic in its proper relationship to the edentulous ridge and the opposing teeth and reinforces the connector.  

A horny, keratinous growth, particularly on the skin. Also known as a wart or callus. A small skin thickening, swelling, or lump that may be a precursor to cancer. Keratoses, skin condition characterized by an overgrowth of horny skin layers. A skin growth caused by the overproduction of keratin, a protein found in skin, hair,…

A cutaneous cyst that is similar to epidermoid cysts but is not limited to a specified location on the body. They are frequently reported in persons with nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome.  

The portion of the gingiva extending from the mucogingival junction to the gingival margin.  

The most widely accepted and used classification system for removable partial dentures. The Kennedy classification is based on the location of the missing teeth.  

A device used for holding something in a desired position. In dentistry, this is typically understood to mean a magnetized alloy fixed to one component of a restoration to which a magnet may adhere.  

An infectious granuloma or a reticuloendothelial hyperplasia that may be neoplastic in nature. Clinically, multiple reddish or brownish‐red nodules can involve the skin, oral mucosa, visceral organs, and lymph nodes. A cancer of the blood and/or lymphatic vessel walls. It usually appears as blue-violet to brownish skin blotches or papules. A common result of AIDS.…

A statistical method used to estimate a population (e.g., dental implants) survival curve from a sample. Survival over time can be estimated, even when patients drop out or are studied for different lengths of time. Statistical method used in survival (time‐to‐event) analysis to estimate the probability of an event, such as implant loss, at different…