support teeth
[/səˈpɔːrt tiːθ/]
nounpl: support teeth
dentes de suporte
1. Teeth that provide structural support and stability to adjacent teeth, a dental prosthesis, or a bridge in dentistry
The support teeth for the dental bridge must be strong and healthy.
Os dentes de suporte para a ponte dentária devem ser fortes e saudáveis.
2. In orthodontics and prosthodontics, teeth that bear the primary load or stress of a dental appliance
The dentist carefully selected the support teeth for the removable partial denture.
O dentista selecionou cuidadosamente os dentes de suporte para a prótese parcial removível.
This is a technical dental term used by dentists and dental professionals in both Brazil and the United States. The concept is fundamental in prosthodontics, and the health of support teeth is considered critical for the longevity of dental prostheses. In Brazil, dental terminology often uses 'dentes pilares' as an alternative term.
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