diatoric

diatoric
\\|dīə|tȯrik\ adjective
Etymology: German diatoros pierced (from diateirein to pierce, from dia- + teirein to bore, turn) + English -ic — more at throw
: having a recess in its base for attachment to the dental plate — used of an artificial tooth

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • diatoric — 1. The vertical cylindric aperture formed in the base of artificial porcelain teeth and extending into the body of the tooth, serving as a mechanical means of attaching the tooth to the denture base. 2. Denoting …   Medical dictionary

  • diatoric — di·a·tor·ic …   English syllables

  • diatoric teeth — artificial teeth with holes in their bases into which the denture base material flows and, when processed, attaches the teeth to the base. Called also pinless teeth …   Medical dictionary

  • pinless teeth — diatoric teeth …   Medical dictionary

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