Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Denture Retention

The retention of a denture in place by design, device, or adhesion.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The retention of a denture in place by design, device, or adhesion.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Retention, Denture
  • Denture Stability
  • Stability, Denture

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coord IM with specific denture (IM or NIM); for denture fixative & adhesives, coord IM with ADHESIVES (IM)

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History Note

91; was DENTAL PROSTHESIS RETENTION 1985-90, was DENTURE RETENTION 1965-84; DENTURE RETENTION was see DENTAL PROSTHESIS RETENTION 1985-90; DENTURE STABILITY was heading 1965-77

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  1. E06w.780w.346w.760w.550

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NLM Classification

WU 512

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Denture Retention. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003781. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003781
  2. Denture Retention. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73219251