abutment teeth
[/əˈbʌtmənt tiːθ/]
nounpl: abutment teeth
dentes pilares
1. The natural teeth that serve as support for a fixed or removable dental prosthesis, such as a bridge or denture
The dentist prepared the abutment teeth before placing the dental bridge.
O dentista preparou os dentes pilares antes de colocar a ponte dentária.
2. Teeth adjacent to an edentulous space that are modified to support a dental restoration
The abutment teeth must be strong enough to bear the load of the prosthesis.
Os dentes pilares devem ser suficientemente fortes para suportar a carga da prótese.
This is primarily technical dental terminology used by dental professionals in both Brazil and the United States. The term is essential in prosthodontics and is consistently used across English and Portuguese-speaking dental communities. In Brazil, 'dentes pilares' is the standard professional term taught in dental schools.
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