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One of the three main categories of dental prostheses made by those in the field of prosthodontics; any prosthesis not able to be described as either a dental prosthesis or a maxillofacial prosthesis. Examples may include guides, stents, splints, conformers, carriers and the like. Most such prostheses are intended for short‐term or special usage.  

A prosthesis that aids in treatment and is intended for short‐term or special usage. It is not the definitive prosthesis.  

Device used to stabilize a surgical or stereolithographic guide. It engages the underlying bone through a sleeve incorporated in the guide.  

A part or device that provides resistance to an imparted force.  

That area which, by its situation, configuration and/or preparation, is suitable for the retention of a prosthesis anchorage component.  

The angle formed by the anatomic landmarks nasion A line and nasion B line. The lines and angle are determined with a cephalometric analysis.  

A branch of morphology that involves the structures of organs. The structural make‐up esp. of an organ or any of its parts. Separating or dividing into parts for examination, anatomic or anatomical. Internal structure. The branch of science dealing with the structure of the body. The structure, especially the internal structure, of the body. Physical…

Teeth that have prominent cusps on the masticating surfaces and are designed to articulate with the teeth of the opposing natural or prosthetic dentition. Anatomic teeth with cuspal inclinations greater than 0° that tend to replica natural tooth anatomy; usage cusp teeth (30–45°) are considered anatomic teeth. Modified occlusal forms are those with a 20°…

An occlusal arrangement for dental prostheses wherein the posterior artificial teeth have masticatory surfaces that closely resemble those of the natural healthy dentition and articulate with similar natural or artificial surfaces; also called anatomical occlusion.  

A significant anatomic structure that is used as a reference point or orientation guide.