border seal


bor·der seal

the contact of the denture border with the underlying or adjacent tissues to prevent the passage of air or other substances. Synonym(s): peripheral seal

border seal

The edge of a denture that contacts the tissues in order to close the area under the denture to entrance by food, air, or liquids.See also: seal

bor·der seal

(bōrdĕr sēl) Contact of denture border with underlying or adjacent tissues to prevent passage of air or other substances.