Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Artificial Tooth

A fabricated tooth substituting for a natural tooth in a prosthesis. It is usually made of porcelain or plastic.

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Abstract

A fabricated tooth substituting for a natural tooth in a prosthesis. It is usually made of porcelain or plastic.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Artificial Teeth
  • Tooth, Artificial
  • Teeth, Artificial

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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  1. E06w.780w.346w.875
  2. E07w.695w.190w.800

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WU 510

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Artificial Tooth. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014093. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014093
  2. Artificial Tooth. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56632814