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to rebase

to rebase

9.4
To replace the base of a denture so it fits the mouth better
  • verb
  • /ˌriːˈbeɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rebasar
  • The dentist recommended that she rebase her dentures to improve their comfort and fit.

Examples

  • Patients are often advised to rebase their dentures when the fit becomes loose.

  • After several years of use, it became necessary to rebase the lower denture.

  • Please rebase my denture.

  • The dentist will rebase your denture next week.

  • The dentist recommended that she rebase her dentures to improve their comfort and fit.

  • After several years of use, it became necessary to rebase the lower denture.

  • Patients are often advised to rebase their dentures when the fit becomes loose.

How Close

to rebase
  • Specialized
9.4
to reline
1 7.5
to refit
3 3.9
to adjust
317 2.7
to replace
305 1.8

Surface Forms

rebase infinitive
rebased past
rebased past participle
rebasing present participle
rebases third person singular

Morphology

rebase = base (semi-transparent) = re + base

The structure suggests giving something a new base again, but the denture-specific procedure is specialized dental terminology.

Etymology

Rebase comes from re- 'again' and base 'support'. So, to rebase dentures is to replace or refit their base so they fit better in the mouth.