Technical terms about dental prostheses with G

Palatal plate – the part of an upper denture that covers the palate. It carries the suction hold but gets in the way of tasting. Full denture Suction hold

Framework – the load-bearing inner part of a crown, bridge or cast partial denture. It is made of metal or of zirconium oxide. Metal-ceramic Zirconium oxide Cast partial denture

Attachment – a connecting element of two interlocking parts: one in the crown, one in the denture. It holds without a visible clasp. Combined prostheses Telescopic crown

Gingiva former – a small part that shapes the gum after an implant has healed in, before the crown comes. Implant Abutment