basal seat


den·ture foun·da·tion ar·e·a

that portion of the basal seat area that supports the complete or partial denture base under occlusal load. Synonym(s): basal seat, denture-bearing area, denture-supporting area, stress-bearing area (1) , supporting area (2) , tissue-bearing area

basal seat

Tissues in the mouth that support a denture.See also: seat

den·ture foun·da·tion a·re·a

(denchŭr fown-dāshŭn arē-ă) Portion of basal seat area that supports the complete or partial denture base under occlusal load.
Synonym(s): basal seat area, basal seat, denture-bearing area, denture-supporting area, saddle area, stress-bearing area (1) , supporting area (2) , tissue-bearing area.