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| Term | non-engaging |
| Pronunciation | non-en-GAY-jing |
| Variations | non-engaging abutment, non-engaging component, non-indexed |
| See also | engaging |
| Definition | An attachment or implant abutment that does not prevent rotation. Not typically suited for single-unit restorations, it is used for multiple-unit restorations because rotation on the implant axis is not usually a factor. |
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