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interim denture

 
Dental Dictionary: interim denture
 

n

A dental prosthesis that is to be used for a short interval of time.

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Medical Dictionary: in·ter·im denture
 
(ĭn'tər-ĭm)
n.

A dental prosthesis that is used for a short period of time for esthetics or occlusal support or to condition the patient to accept an artificial substitute for missing natural teeth. Also called temporary denture.

 
 

 

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