Category: R

Reverse torque value. Measure of the rotational force needed to rupture the bone–implant interface of a root‐form implant.  

Rotational force required to remove an implant from its osteotomy.  

A restoration that is removable by the patient. The restoration may be partial arch (removable partial denture, RPD) or complete arch (removable complete denture, RCD).  

Any dental prosthesis that replaces some or all teeth in a partially dentate arch (partial removable dental prostheses) or edentate arch (complete removable dental prostheses). It can be removed from the mouth and replaced at will. Any dental prosthesis that can be readily inserted and removed by the patient. The means of retention for such…

A record made on an articulator component to allow remounting of the maxillary cast after processing.  

Record of positional registration of maxillary occlusal surfaces to be affixed to the lower member of an articulator for occlusal refinement following complete denture prosthesis processing.  

A process in which prostheses are replaced on an articulator after fabrication to refine occlusion.  

Record of the definitive position of maxillary occlusal surfaces on the articulator for remounting restorations (usually complete dentures) on the articulator for occlusal refinement.  

A cast made to facilitate remounting the prosthesis on an articulator. Frequently done to refine occlusion.  

The turnover of bone in small packets by BMUs (basic multicellular unit of bone remodeling).