Category: G

Guided sleeve.  

Bone regenerative technique that uses physical means (e.g., barrier membranes) to seal off an anatomic site where bone is to be regenerated. The goal is to direct bone formation and prevent other tissues (e.g., connective tissue) from interfering with osteogenesis.  

The plane developed in the occlusal surfaces of the occlusion rims (i.e., to position the mandible in centric relation). A plane which guides movement (GPT‐4).  

Device placed within a dental implant osteotomy to assist in determining the location and angulation of the site relative to adjacent teeth, implants or other landmarks. Extended occlusal or abutment screws used during prosthesis fabrication in the laboratory.  

Round‐shaped or pointed drill used to mark the site of an osteotomy by making an initial entry into cortical bone.  

Guidance provided by maxillary canine teeth that permits posterior disocclusion during lateral mandibular movements.  

The process of controlling or directing an object on a predetermined course or track. The act of aiding, instructing, coaching, or counseling (e.g., of a patient).  

Guided tissue regeneration.  

Protein hormone of about 190 amino acids that is synthesized and secreted by cells called somatotrophs in the anterior pituitary. It is a major participant in control of several complex physiologic processes, including growth and metabolism. Somatotrophin, a peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that promotes growth of bone and soft tissues. It also…

Diverse group of polypeptides with important roles in the regulation of growth and the development of a variety of organs. These factors control key aspects involved in wound repair, including cellular mitogenesis, matrix biosynthesis, chemotaxis, and differentiation. A specific substance that must be present in the tissues or growth medium (when in vitro) in order…