Category: C

Final phase of distraction osteogenesis. Once the alveolar segment has been repositioned, the device is maintained in a static mode to act as a fixation device for a given amount of time.  

General agreement or concord. In group dynamics, an agreement on a decision by all persons involved in making the decision.  

A method to determine the 3D geometry of real‐world objects. In this method, the light/laser reflected from the object is split into separate beams using a crystal that possesses different refractive indices. After the two beams exit the crystal, an interference pattern that depends on the distance from the light’s source is generated. This interference…

In fixed dental prosthodontics, the portion of a fixed dental prosthesis that unites the retainer(s) and pontic(s). An electrical device designed to establish a connection between two points, such as a plug and receptacle that interlock and create a mating connection.  

Soft tissue augmentation procedure adopted from periodontal surgery using connective tissue harvested from a palatal donor site. An autogenous graft of connective tissue completely or partially detached from its original site and placed in a prepared recipient bed. Indicated for root coverage or ridge augmentation procedures around natural dentition, pontics and implants.  

The mechanism of attachment of the connective tissue to a tooth or dental implant. Around the latter, the connective tissue fibers are generally parallel and circumferential to the implant surface and constitute the apical part of the biologic width.  

Tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of various cells (e.g., fibroblasts and macrophages) and interlacing protein fibers (e.g., collagen) embedded in a chiefly carbohydrate ground substance that supports, ensheaths, and binds together other tissues. Includes loose and dense forms (e.g., adipose tissue, tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses) and specialized forms (e.g., cartilage and bone). Tissue that supports…

A transmucosal abutment used in the fabrication of a screwretained prosthetic reconstruction.  

Specific size and shape of a dental implant or component. The three-dimensional arrangement in space of substituent groups in stereoisomers. The shape and appearance of something.