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Denture, Partial, Immediate  

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Scope note

  • A partial denture constructed before the teeth it replaces are removed. It is then inserted immediately after the removal of the natural teeth for functional and cosmetic reasons during the healing process. It is to be replaced later by the fitted partial denture.

History note

  • 65; CROWN AND BRIDGEWORK was heading 1963-64

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