coord IM with specific denture (IM or NIM); for denture fixative & adhesives, coord IM with ADHESIVES (IM)
Scope Note
The retention of a denture in place by design, device, or adhesion.
Entry Term(s)
Denture Stability
NLM Classification #
WU 512
Public MeSH 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
Online Note
use DENTURE RETENTION to search DENTURE STABILITY 1966-77
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
