Periodontal Prosthesis

Synonyms

Periodontal Prostheses

Prostheses, Periodontal

Prosthesis, Periodontal

Any restorative and replacement device that is used as a therapeutic aid in the treatment of periodontal disease. It is an adjunct to other forms of periodontal therapy and does not cure periodontal disease by itself. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 3d ed)