what is an abutment?
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Abutment (dentistry) An abutment is not necessarily parallel to the long axis of the implant. It is utilized when the implant is at a different inclination in relation to the proposed prosthesis. Most crowns and fixed partial dentures have a cemented or screw-retained fixation on the abutment.
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- 1 Retainer. 2  This is the part of the bridge which is cemented to the abutments. 3  It is most commonly a full crown, but can also be a ¾ crown, an inlay/onlay, the wing of a resin-retained bridge, a post crown or an implant. 4  Pontic. 5  This is the fake tooth that replaces the gap and is attached to the retainers.
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- GLOSSARY OF BRIDGE TERMS. 1. Abutment: A substructure composed of stone, concrete, brick or timber supporting the ends. of a single span bridge or the extreme end of a multi-span bridge. Usually it also supports the. approach embankment.
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A Guide to Dental Terms Bridge - Stationary dental prosthesis (appliance) fixed to teeth adjacent to a space. A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth, cemented or bonded, to supporting teeth or implants adjacent to the space. Bruxism - Grinding or gnashing of the teeth, most commonly while the patient is asleep.
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Dental Implants A dental implant is a surgical fixture that is placed into the jawbone and allowed to fuse with the bone over the span of a few months. The dental implant acts as a replacement for the root of a missing tooth. In turn, this artificial tooth root serves to hold a replacement tooth or bridge.
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- ABUTMENT-The part of a valley side (wall) against which a dam is constructed. An artificial abutment is sometimes constructed as a concrete gravity section, to take the thrust of an arch dam where there is no suitable natural abutment.
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abut verb (used without object), abutted, abutting. 1. to be adjacent; touch or join at the edge or border (often followed by on, upon, or against): This piece of land abuts on a street. verb (used with object), abutted, abutting. 2. to be adjacent to; border on; end at.
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Dental Implants Cost A metal abutment is connected to the implant, and then a crown, bridge or denture is attached to the abutment. The work is typically done in stages, often with separate prices for the implant surgery, the abutment placement and the replacement tooth or teeth.
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What are Dental Implants? What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that provide a permanent base for fixed, replacement teeth. Compared to dentures, bridges and crowns, dental implants are a popular and effective long-term solution for people who suffer from missing teeth, failing teeth or chronic dental problems. Because they fit, feel and function like natural teeth, dental implants are quickly becoming the new standard in tooth replacement.
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- There are generally three parts to what is described as a dental implant - the implants equipment itself (which is placed straight into the jaw bone); the abutment - the piece that joins the implant device to the third part - the overlying crown or denture.
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New Teeth in One Day A dental implant is a small, screw-shaped post that replaces the root of a missing tooth — the part that is housed in the bone beneath the gum. Implants are made of titanium, which has a unique ability to fuse to bone in a process called osseo-integration (“osseo” – bone; “integration” – to join with or fuse to).
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- A natural-looking crown is attached to a connecting piece or “abutment” to form a complete tooth-replacement system. Dear Michael, Many people are surprised at how relatively easy dental implant surgery is because they let their imaginations get the better of them before they go through the actual procedure. The reality is that most patients experience no pain during the surgery and very little discomfort afterward.
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- Campbell Biology: Chapter 18 Test Preparation. front 1. 1) The role of a metabolite that controls a repressible operon is to. A) bind to the promoter region and decrease the affinity of RNA polymerase for the promoter. B) bind to the operator region and block the attachment of RNA polymerase to the promoter.
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Dental Glossary Dental bridges, like dental implants and partial dentures, are used to replace missing teeth, alleviating the stress in your bite. The restoration can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials and is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support.
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Dental Health: Bridges Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap -- these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth -- and a false tooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials.
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tooth [to̳th] (pl. teeth) one of the small bonelike structures of the jaws for biting and mastication of food; they also help in the shaping of sounds and forming of words in speech. Structure. The portion of a tooth that rises above the gum is the crown; the portion below is the root. The crown is covered by enamel, which is related to the epithelial tissue of the skin and is the hardest substance in the human body. The surface of the root is composed of a bonelike tissue called cementum.
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set 1 from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition. 1  intransitive v. To touch or end at one end or side; lie adjacent. 2  transitive v. To border upon or end at; be next to. 3  transitive v. To support as an abutment.
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What Is a Dental Implant? The dentist then uncovers the implant and attaches an extension, or post, to the implant. With some implants, the implant and post are a single unit placed in the mouth during the initial surgery. Finally, the dentist makes an artificial tooth, or crown, that is attached to the implant post.
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abut Abut. To reach; to touch. To touch at the end; be contiguous; join at a border or boundary; terminate on; end at; border on; reach or touch with an end. The term abutting implies a closer proximity than the term adjacent. When referring to real property, abutting means that there is no intervening land between the abutting parcels.
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abutment n an abutment whose body is not parallel to the long axis of the implant. It is utilized when the implant is at a different inclination in relation to the proposed prosthesis.
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Zucchini Lasagna When the chard is cooked, remove from heat and drain any juices (save these for great soup stock). Add 2 Tbsp flour to the mixture and mix well to incorporate. Oil a 9 x 13 inch lasagna dish and spread about one third of your sauce on the bottom. Add a layer of roasted zucchini to cover the tomato sauce. Add the ricotta and parmesan cheese mixture and spread evenly. Add another layer of zucchini slices. Add a second round of tomato sauce and spread evenly, followed by the vegetable mixture and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
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support abutment - a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge support - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; the statue stood on a marble support
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- Define abutment. abutment synonyms, abutment pronunciation, abutment translation, English dictionary definition of abutment. n. 1. The act or process of abutting. 2. a. Something that abuts. b. The point of contact of two abutting objects or parts. 3. a. The part of a structure...
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implant A dental prosthesis that is partially submerged and anchored within the bone. The blade form and the cylinder form are the two types of endosteal implants used. The cylinder form, which is most common, consists of a screw, a small titanium cylinder, and an abutment surgically inserted into the bone.The blade form consists of one or more abutments. dental prosthesis that is partially submerged and anchored within the bone. The blade form and the cylinder form are the two types of endosteal implants used. The cylinder form, which is most common, consists of a screw, a small titanium cylinder, and an abutment surgically inserted into the bone.
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Crown and Bridge This is the most common type of dental bridge – where the teeth on either side of the gap are prepped and crowned (we call these abutment teeth) with a pontic between them. The ” dummy tooth” in the middle of the bridge (in the middle of the two crowned teeth/abutment teeth) is called a pontic.