diatoric

di·a·tor·ic

(dī'ă-tōr'ik), 1. The vertical cylindric aperture formed in the base of artificial porcelain teeth and extending into the body of the tooth, serving as a mechanical means of attaching the tooth to the denture base. 2. Denoting teeth that contain a diatoric. [G. diatoros, pierced]

di·a·tor·ic

(dī'ă-tōr'ik) 1. Vertical cylindric aperture formed in the base of artificial porcelain teeth and extending into body of tooth, serving as a mechanical means of attaching the tooth to the denture base. 2. Denoting teeth that contain a diatoric. [G. diatoros, pierced]