The surgical shaping and smoothing of the margins of the tooth socket after extraction of the tooth generally in preparation for the placment of a prosthesis.
Baseplate
Rigid, preformed shape used during the fitting of a full denture to represent the base of denture.
Border Molding
Process of using fingers to contour a closer adaptation of the margins of an impression while still in the mouth.
Centric Relation
Having the jaw in position that produces a centrally related occlusion.
Connector
Piece of metal that joins the various parts of a partial denture ; Also called BAR.
Edentulous
With out teeth.
Flange
Parts of a full or partial denture that extend from the teeth to the border of the denture.
Framework
Metal skeleton of a removable partial denture.
Full Denture
Prosthesis that replaces all of the teeth in one arch.
Immediate Denture
Temporary denture placed after the extraction of anterior teeth.
Mastiication
Chewing.
Occlusal Rim
Rim built on the baseplate to register vertical dimension and occlusal relationship of the mandibular and maxillary arch.
Partial Denture
Removable prosthesis that replaces teeth within the same arch.
Pressure Points
Specific areas in the mouth where a removable prosthesis may rub or apply more pressure.
Relining
Procedure to resurface the tissue side of a partial or a full denture so that it fits more accurately.
Resorption
The body's processes of eliminating existing bone or hard tissue structure.
Retainer
Device used to hold attachments and abutments of a removable prosthesis in place.
Template
Clear plastic tray that represents the aveolus as it should appear after teeth have been extracted.
Tori
Abnormal growths of bone in a specific area.
Tuberosity
Rounded area on the outer surface of the maxillary bones in the area of the posterior teeth.