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Anatomic phenomenon of the mental nerve that is a continuation of an anterior loop beyond the mental foramen. Attention should be paid to this potential anatomic variation during implant treatment planning. Often anterior loops cannot be identified by radiographic examination. A distance of 4–5 mm anterior to the mental foramen has been recommended.  

A flat adjustable device in one member of the dental articulator that receives the guide pin of the other member and establishes a base for recreating anterior guidance.  

The rigid part of an articulator that is attached to one member and contacts the anterior guide table found on the opposing member. It is used to (A) establish the predetermined vertical dimension, (B) prevent wear and fracture of mounted cast’s teeth, and (C) provide guidance (in conjunction with the guide table and condylar elements…

The influence of the contacting surfaces of anterior teeth on tooth limiting mandibular movements. The influence of the contacting surfaces of the guide pin and anterior guide table on articulator movements. The fabrication of a relationship of the anterior teeth preventing posterior tooth contact in all eccentric mandibular movements.  

In front of or the front part; situated in front of. The forward or ventral position. A term used to denote the incisor or canine teeth or the forward region of the mouth. Positioned in front of another organ. A term used in exercise to describe one body part’s position in relation to another. Anterior…

A tooth in one jaw that articulates with a tooth in the opposing jaw, also called dental antagonist. A substance that tends to nullify the actions of another, such as a drug that binds to cell receptors without eliciting a biologic response. A muscle whose action is the direct opposite of another muscle. A substance…

An acronym for analysis of variance.  

Xenogenic bone substitute derived from the mineral portion of bovine bone and used for intraoral grafting procedures. By chemical and physical processes, sterilized osteoconductive deproteinized particles are obtained with a porous, crystalline structure, and chemical composition is similar to normal bone.    

Xenogenic or allogenic bone substitute derived from the mineral portion of bone and used for intraoral grafting procedures. By chemical and physical processes, sterilized osteoconductive deproteinized particles are obtained with a porous, crystalline structure, and chemical composition is similar to normal bone.  

A deviation from the usual form, location, or arrangement of a structure. Something which is different from the usual. Marked abnormality, as of an organ or part, especially a congenital or inherited defect. A marked deviation from the norm or standard, particularly as a result of congenital or hereditary defects. Some anomalies are developmental, meaning…