Implant Prosthetic Table
The flat, coronal surface of the implant or abutment on which a prosthetic restoration seats; its diameter and position influence emergence profile and crown contour.
Full Definition
The prosthetic table refers to the horizontal seating surface at the top of the implant or its abutment, upon which a crown, bridge framework, or superstructure rests. Its diameter—which may match the implant body diameter (non-platform-switched) or be reduced (platform-switched)—affects the biomechanical distribution of occlusal loads and the available space for soft-tissue architecture. Editors working on implant prosthetics papers should note that 'prosthetic table' is a precise anatomical reference; it is not synonymous with 'prosthetic platform' or 'abutment seat,' though these terms are sometimes used interchangeably in clinical literature.
Usage
Usage note: Confirm whether the term refers to the implant-level or abutment-level surface, as this distinction affects the accuracy of prosthetic descriptions.
In Context
- "The narrow implant prosthetic table (3.5 mm) limited the crown's emergence angle, which the authors acknowledged as a design constraint." — Case series report
- "The editor queried whether 'prosthetic table' referred to the implant platform or the abutment interface and sought author clarification." — Copy-editing query