partial plates
[/ˈpɑːrʃəl pleɪts/]
nounpl: partial plates
placas parciais
1. Removable dental prosthetics that replace some but not all of the natural teeth in one or both dental arches
The dentist recommended partial plates to fill the gaps left by missing molars.
O dentista recomendou placas parciais para preencher os espaços deixados pelos molares perdidos.
2. Dentures that attach to remaining natural teeth or dental implants to restore partial tooth loss
Unlike complete dentures, partial plates preserve some of the original dentition.
Diferentemente das dentaduras completas, as placas parciais preservam parte da dentição original.
Partial plates are a common dental solution in both Brazil and the USA for patients with multiple missing teeth who want a less expensive alternative to dental implants. In Brazil, dental care is often sought in private clinics, and partial plates remain a popular choice due to cost-effectiveness. The term is widely recognized in Portuguese-speaking dental communities and is considered standard healthcare terminology.
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