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A painful syndrome characterized by dull aching or throbbing, rather than paroxysms of pain, such as seen in trigeminal, glossopharyngeal, or postherpetic neuralgia, occurring in areas supplied by various nerve groups, including the fifth and ninth cranial nerves and the second and third cervical nerves. The distribution of atypical facial pain does not follow the…

The action of weakening and/or wearing down by rubbing or friction. The mechanical deterioration and erosion of the occlusal surfaces of the teeth as a consequence of chewing or parafunction. Tooth wear caused by grinding. The condition of being worn away, as may be caused by friction. The wearing away of teeth surfaces by normal…

The reduction in intensity of radiation as a result of scattering and absorption of radiation.  

Design of a particular type of retentive mechanism employing compatible matrix and patrix corresponding components. Matrix refers to the receptacle component of the attachment system, and patrix refers to the portion that has a frictional fit and engages the matrix. Corresponding components are passive once engaged and offer resistance to displacement either through a direct…

A step in the prosthodontic treatment whereby a decision is made regarding the type of attachment to be used in the prosthesis based on implant angulation, interarch space, soft tissue (mucosal) height, and amount of retention needed.  

A step in the prosthodontic treatment whereby a decision is made regarding the type of attachment to be used in the prosthesis based on implant angulation, interarch space, soft tissue (mucosal) height, and amount of retention needed.  

Any component used to secure a fixed dental prosthesis to the dental implant abutment(s), an element directly relating to the specific prosthetic component to which it attaches. Typically, the prosthetic component is seated, and the attachment screw is threaded through the prosthetic component into another component in the implant system, such as the implant. It…

Use of a mechanical device for the retention of a prosthesis to an abutment or transmucosal portion of a one-part implant.  

The union of connective tissue or epithelium with a root surface that has been deprived of its original attachment apparatus. This new attachment may be epithelial adhesion and/or connective adaptation or attachment and may include new cementum.