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Partial denture
Partial denture Removable dental prosthesis (appliance) replacing one or more natural teeth.
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Prosthesis
An artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part.
Natural
Not human-induced or manmade.
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Parthenogenesis
Development of an egg into a newborn without fertilization by a sperm. Parthenogenic species are monochoric, that is, all members of the species are of the same gonadal type; for example, some species of whiptail lizard. This is also called "virgin birth" in the vernacular.
PARTIAL DENTURES
A partial denture replaces missing teeth so that the remaining teeth, oral tissues and cheeks have support. A partial denture also will allow the patient to chew and speak properly and smile with confidence. A partial denture, like a complete denture, is made out of acrylic but unlike a denture it also uses a metal framework that attaches to the remaining teeth by use of clasps or precision attachments, which attach to crowns and give a partial denture a tighter fit and a more natural look. A partial denture is fabricated by taking impressions after the necessary work has been done on the remaining natural teeth. A partial denture will be checked for any discomfort or pressure. If a partial denture does not fit properly, a clasp or tooth can break as an end result. A partial denture must be removed before proper brushing can be accomplished. The teeth, gums and partial denture must all be cared for by the patient. Like a complete denture, regular examinations by a hygienist and dentist are important to check the supporting teeth for decay and periodontal disease and to check the continuing fit and comfort of the partial denture. See also "Dentures."
Partialism
Fetishism of the type in which the fetishistic attachment is not to an object but to a part of the partner's body, for example the hair or, in the case of acrotomophilia, the stump of an amputated limb.
Partners HealthCare System
Partners HealthCare System is a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts (USA).
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Peristalsis
Wavelike contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
Pyramidal pathway
A collection of nerve tracts that travel from the cerebral cortex through the pyramid of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the spinal cord. Within the pyramid of the medulla, fibers cross from one side of the brain to the opposite side of the spinal cord; the pyramidal pathway is intact in Parkinson's disease.
Palate
Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth.
Palliative treatment
Non invasive relief of irritating conditions.
Parasthesia
A partial loss of sensation; may be temporary or permanent.
Partial denture
Pathology
Study of disease.
Periapical (PA)
Region at the end of the roots of teeth.
Periodontal surgery
Recontouring or esthetic management of diseased gum and supporting tissue.
Periodontist
Dental specialist treating the gums and supporting soft and hard tissues retaining natural teeth and the surgical placement of dental implants.
Pedodontics
Dental specialty focusing on treatment of children.
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