Prosthodontics Glossary
30 terms total — 6 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Relining
The procedure of resurfacing the tissue-bearing side of a denture with new base material to improve its fit following alveolar resorption or soft-tissue changes.
Pontic
The artificial tooth suspended between abutments in a fixed partial denture, replacing a missing natural tooth.
Provisional Restoration
A temporary fixed or removable prosthesis placed to maintain aesthetics, occlusion, and function while the definitive re...
Relining
The procedure of resurfacing the tissue-bearing side of a denture with new base material to improve its fit following al...
RPD
Abbreviation for Removable Partial Denture; a prosthesis replacing some but not all natural teeth, which the patient can...
Surveyor
A dental laboratory instrument used to determine the path of insertion and identify parallelism, undercuts, and guide pl...
Zirconia
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂), a high-strength ceramic material widely used in contemporary prosthetic restorations for its d...