Glossary

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  • Osseointegrated i

    A direct physical and functional relationship between organic viable bone and the external surface of a stationary, load‐bearing implant as revealed when viewed under a light microscope.  

  • Fibroosseous (fibroosteal) integrated i

    A dental implant that has a fibrous connective tissue interface located between the implant and the adjacent bone.  

  • Endosseous i

    An implant positioned into the jaw’s alveolar and/or basal bone for the purpose of supporting a dental prosthesis.  

  • Endodontic‐endosseous i

    A pin‐ shaped device that is placed into the root canal space and extends past the tooth’s apex into the apical bone.  

  • Implant type

    Classification according to anatomic position, material composition, configuration, shape, surface, and/or implant–tissue interface. Type of implant is determined by the choice of classification system and varies among manufacturers.  

  • Implant–tissue‐supported prosthesis

    An overdenture that derives its support from a combination of intraoral tissues and dental implants. This type of restoration is always removable and may be either partial or complete arch.  

  • Implant thread

    Varied geometric extrusion from the body of a metal implant. Specific design feature of a threaded implant that is manufacturer specific. There are basics in standard screw thread design related to the geometry of a screw. Variations between manufacturers are based on the pitch or slant of the thread and the frequency or number of…

  • Implant system

    Group of devices or artificial objects combined for use in a common purpose. Implant systems include all hardware and related instruments/devices used for their application.  

  • Implant survival

    Existence of an implant in the oral cavity under stated criteria. It is generally considered desirable to maximize the bone–implant contact (BIC) (i.e., osseointegration) of a functionally loaded implant. It can be assumed, subjectively, that increased BIC is associated with high implant survival.  

  • Implant surgery

    The phase of implant dentistry concerning the selection, planning, and placement of the implant body and abutment.