Implant Dentistry Glossary
104 terms total — 1 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
transmucosal collar
The polished, gingival-penetrating portion of a tissue-level implant or healing abutment that traverses the soft tissue and defines the mucosal seal.
Bone Graft Resorption
The partial or complete breakdown and loss of grafted bone volume over time before or after implant placement.