intermediate abutment


in·ter·me·di·ate a·but·ment

a natural tooth, or an implanted tooth substitute, without other natural teeth in proximal contact, used along with the mesial and distal abutments to support a prosthesis; often called a "pier."

in·ter·me·di·ate a·but·ment

(intĕr-mēdē-ăt ă-bŭtmĕnt) Natural tooth, or an implanted tooth substitute, without other natural teeth in proximal contact, used with mesial and distal abutments to support a prosthesis; often also called a "pier."