A pinlay, especially one covering the lingual surface of a tooth and dependent on pins inserted in ledges cut in the tooth for retention and stability.
Origin
Early 20th century. From pin + ledge. Compare pinlay.
Definition of pinledge in US English:
pinledge
nounˈpɪnlɛdʒ
Dentistry
A pinlay, especially one covering the lingual surface of a tooth and dependent on pins inserted in ledges cut in the tooth for retention and stability.
Origin
Early 20th century. From pin + ledge. Compare pinlay.