complete prosthesis
[kəmˈplit prɑːsˈθɛsɪs]
nounpl: complete prostheses
🇧🇷 prótese completa
1. A dental prosthesis that replaces all natural teeth in one or both dental arches, supported by the underlying tissues
After losing all her teeth, the patient was fitted with a complete prosthesis to restore her ability to eat and speak.
Após perder todos os seus dentes, a paciente foi adaptada com uma prótese completa para restaurar sua capacidade de comer e falar.
2. An artificial replacement of an entire body part or organ system that restores full function
The amputee received a complete prosthesis for his leg, allowing him to walk without crutches.
O amputado recebeu uma prótese completa para sua perna, permitindo-lhe caminhar sem muletas.
💡 In Brazil, complete prostheses are very common due to high rates of tooth loss among older populations. The term 'prótese completa' is widely understood in healthcare and dental settings. In Portugal, the term 'dentadura postiça' is sometimes used colloquially, though 'prótese dentária completa' is more formal. The procedure is covered by some public health systems in Brazil (SUS) for eligible patients.
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