See Also: disciform macular degeneration(medicine)
disciform degeneration(medicine)
macular degeneration(encyclopedia)
Macular degeneration(health)
macular degeneration(medicine)
Degeneration, macular(health)
age-related macular degeneration(medicine)
Age Related Macular Degeneration(health)
Age-related macular degeneration(health)
Sorsby's macular degeneration(medicine)

FIXED BRIDGE (health) and disciform macular degeneration (medicine)


FIXED BRIDGE (health)


A fixed bridge replaces or spans the space where one or more teeth have been lost. A fixed bridge is attached to natural teeth (abutments). It is cemented into place and can only be removed by a dentist. The abutment teeth are crowned to provide strength. The ponic, or artificial tooth, is the part of the fixed bridge that replaces the missing tooth or space between the abutments. The ponic is fused to the abutments to form one piece that is cemented or bonded into place in the mouth. These restorations prevent collapse of the mouth and movement of teeth. Fixed bridges have special instructions for proper Home care, which will be explained by the dentist or dental assistant upon completion of treatment. See also "Maryland Bridge."





disciform macular degeneration (medicine)


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disciform degeneration


Foveal or parafoveal subretinal neovascularization with retinal separation and haemorrhage leading finally to a circular mass of fibrous tissue with marked loss of visual acuity.

Synonym: disciform macular degeneration.