Intra-Mucosal Inserts (syn Subdermal Implant) (mucosal Inserts) at Dentist Dictionary

What is Intra-Mucosal Inserts (syn Subdermal Implant) (mucosal Inserts)? Alloplastic devices placed into the tissue bearing surface of a removable prosthesis to mechanically maintain the mucostatic seal. Generally made of titanium, surgical stainless steel or aluminum oxide and shaped with a narrow permucosal neck, a wider retentive head and a broad flat denture attaching base. General utilization; maxillary complete denture or mandi-- bular and maxillary removable partial dentures.

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