prosthetic table
The coronal surface of a dental implant platform that interfaces with the abutment or restoration, influencing the biomechanical and aesthetic outcome.
Full Definition
The prosthetic table refers to the flat or contoured upper surface of the implant body on which the prosthetic components seat. Its diameter relative to the implant diameter is a key parameter in platform-switching design and crestal bone preservation strategies. Wider prosthetic tables allow for greater abutment options but may affect soft-tissue architecture. In editorial contexts, this term appears in implant product specifications, laboratory prescriptions, and case planning documentation. Editors should not confuse it with the broader concept of the 'implant platform', which refers to the entire coronal interface geometry.
Usage
Usage note: Always two words, no hyphen. Avoid conflating with 'occlusal table', which refers to the biting surface of a restoration.
In Context
- "The technician noted that the prosthetic table diameter was 4.1 mm, requiring a standard-diameter abutment." — Dental Laboratory Prescription
- "A mismatch between the prosthetic table and the impression coping led to an ill-fitting restoration." — Clinical Complication Report