Dental Implantology Glossary

A validated clinical index used to evaluate the soft-tissue aesthetics surrounding a single implant-supported crown, ass...

A prosthetic design strategy in which an abutment with a smaller diameter than the implant platform is used, thought to...

The mechanical anchorage achieved by a dental implant at the time of placement, resulting from the compression fit betwe...

The visible, tooth-shaped restoration that attaches to a dental implant abutment to restore function and aesthetics.

A pre-surgical diagnostic template or digital plan that communicates the intended prosthetic outcome to guide implant po...

The supragingival platform surface of a dental implant or abutment on which a prosthetic restoration is seated and retai...

The fabrication and placement of a temporary restoration on an implant to maintain esthetics, function, and soft-tissue...

A long dental implant placed at an angle through the tuberosity into the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone, used to...

A radiopaque guide appliance worn by the patient during pre-operative imaging to superimpose the planned prosthetic toot...

A non-invasive diagnostic method for measuring implant stability by analysing the resonant frequency of a metal transduc...

A surgical procedure performed at the time of tooth extraction to maintain alveolar bone dimensions and prevent post-ext...

A bone-expansion surgical technique in which a narrow alveolar ridge is divided longitudinally to create space for simul...

The thin mucoperiosteal lining of the maxillary sinus, which must be carefully elevated and preserved during sinus augme...

A prosthetic complication in which the abutment or prosthetic retaining screw loses its preload torque, causing the rest...

An implant-supported prosthetic crown or bridge that is fastened directly to the abutment or implant via a retaining scr...

The biological stability of a dental implant achieved through osseointegration and bone remodelling after initial placem...

A surgical bone-augmentation procedure that elevates the Schneiderian membrane of the maxillary sinus to create space fo...

An immediate implant placement approach in which a portion of the root is intentionally retained within the buccal socke...

An implant design in which the implant–abutment interface is positioned at the gingival margin rather than at the cresta...

A circular surgical instrument used to remove a disc of gingival tissue over a submerged implant during the second-stage...

Implant positioning in which the implant shoulder is placed below the level of the alveolar bone crest, as opposed to cr...

A type of dental implant consisting of a custom metal framework that rests on top of the jawbone beneath the periosteum,...

The measured distance from the gingival margin to the base of the peri-implant sulcus, used to assess soft-tissue health...

A pre-fabricated guide appliance worn by the patient during implant surgery to direct drilling to planned positions and...