maxillary denture
[/ˈmæksɪleri ˈdɛntʃər/]
nounpl: maxillary dentures
prótese dentária maxilar
1. A removable prosthetic device that replaces missing teeth in the upper jaw (maxilla) and is supported by the tissues of the hard palate and alveolar ridge
The patient was fitted with a maxillary denture after losing all upper teeth due to periodontal disease.
O paciente foi adaptado com uma prótese dentária maxilar após perder todos os dentes superiores devido a doença periodontal.
2. A full or partial upper denture designed to restore mastication, aesthetics, and speech function
The dentist recommended a maxillary denture as the most cost-effective solution for the patient's missing teeth.
O dentista recomendou uma prótese dentária maxilar como a solução mais econômica para os dentes ausentes do paciente.
In both Brazil and the USA, maxillary dentures are a common prosthodontic solution, particularly for elderly patients and those with severe dental disease. In Brazil, public dental services (SUS) provide dentures as part of basic coverage, making it an important accessible dental treatment. The terminology is standardized in professional dental contexts across both countries.
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