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Dental Implantology Glossary
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Emergence Profile
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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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Soft-Tissue Punch
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
A circular surgical instrument used to remove a disc of gingival tissue over a submerged implant during the second-stage...
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