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Dental Implantology Glossary
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Emergence Profile
Intermediate
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The contour of a prosthetic crown or abutment as it transitions from the implant platform through the soft tissue to the visible tooth form above the gingival margin.
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Bone Density
Intermediate
Technical
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A qualitative or quantitative measure of the mineralisation and structural quality of alveolar bone, commonly classified...
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Peri-implant Mucositis
Advanced
Technical
IVT
A reversible inflammatory lesion confined to the soft tissue surrounding a dental implant, with no evidence of supportin...
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