baseplate
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1. A metal plate used to distribute a nonuniform load.
2. A metal plate on which a column rests.
3. A metal plate used as a foundation for heavy machinery; a bed plate.
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(bās'plāt')
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- The portion of an artificial denture in contact with the jaw.
- A temporary form representing the base of a denture and used to help establish jaw relationships and the arrangement of teeth.
Mosby's Dental Dictionary:
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baseplate
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A temporary form representing the base of a denture and used for making maxillomandibular (jaw) relation records, arranging artificial teeth, or facilitating trial placement in the mouth.
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