Alteration of the texture and color of the denture base and teeth to create a more natural appearance.  

The periphery of the denture base at the point where the polished surface and the intaglio surface meet. The facial,...

The substance used to make the gingival (pink) portion of a removable plate or frame that supports artificial teeth.  

The gingiva‐colored portion of the denture that is supported by the underlying soft tissue and holds the denture teeth. That...

A material used to adhere a denture to the oral mucosa.  

A prosthetic device used to replace one or more teeth. A fixed partial denture may be bonded or cemented on...

Possessing natural teeth. A condition in which natural teeth are present in the mouth. (syn): Dentate.  

Having the likeness of a tooth; a tooth‐like substitute.  

The branch of dentistry that deals with the prevention and correction of abnormal jaw and tooth relationships, often by surgery....

Collective teeth in the dental arches. A term that describes all of the upper and lower teeth collectively. The number,...