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| Term | abutment |
| Pronunciation | uh-BUT-munt |
| See also | abutment tooth, pontic, implant abutment |
| Definition | 1. A support or anchor. 2. The part of an object that anchors it to its base. 3. The part of a bridge which transmits the thrust into the supporting structures. 4. The part of a dental implant which supports the restoration. |
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