Category: C

Graft composed of multiple graft types (e.g., autogenous‐synthetic graft or autogenous‐xenograft), which may be mixed or layered within the defect.  

Transitional state between woven and lamellar bone, in which a woven bone lattice filled with lamellar bone can be seen histologically.  

The structures related to how the teeth interact, which includes the temporomandibular joints, muscles that are related, the teeth, jaws, and other supporting or related soft and hard tissues.  

A polyacid‐modified composite resin containing an acid‐modified dimethacrylate resin, glass ionomer fillers, and a photo initiator.  

Unexpected deviation from the normal treatment outcome. It is generally classified as either technical or biological, e.g., surgical complication, hemorrhage, damage to the inferior alveolar nerve, infection, delayed wound healing, or lack of osseointegration. A secondary reaction, infection, or other negative event that makes recovery from illnesses more difficult and/or longer. The results of a…

A break or disruption in an osseous structure that then causes an injury to adjacent structures like organs, nerves, or blood vessels. A fracture with an associated injury of tissue, as when a bone has punctured an artery. A fracture in which the bone is broken and has injured some internal organ, such as a…

Action in accordance with recommendation(s). The act of conforming, cooperating, or obeying, as in following orders. In social psychology, the tendency to yield to group pressure in order to avoid punishment for nonconformity. The outward change is not necessarily accompanied by inward change. The agreement of a patient to co-operate with a treatment. Degree to…

A process consisting of an impression that records the soft tissue contours of the face.