Category: H

Hydroxyethyl methacrylate.    

A line encircling a tooth and designating its greatest circumference at a selected axial position determined by a dental surveyor; a line encircling a body designating its greatest circumference in a specified plane. A line encircling a structure, designating its greatest diameter in a specified plane. In dentistry, the term refers to the largest circumferential…

The distal end of a denture. A sliver of old wood retained at the base of a cutting. It is traditional in taking cuttings of carnations and roses. The back part of the foot. A sliver of old wood retained at the base of a cutting. It is traditional in taking cuttings of carnations and…

Cell death due to effectively prolonged exposure of bone to elevated temperature, such as during osteotomy preparation.  

Resin requiring external heat to activate polymerization.  

The condition of a patient when there is normal function without evidence of disease or abnormality. A sense of physical, mental, and social well-being; effective functioning, both within the person and by the person in his or her environment. Defined by the World Health Organization as ”a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being…

The cover for an implant fixture that protects the fixture during the healing phase after surgical placement of the implant body. The purpose of the healing screw is to ensure access to the internal threaded cavity for later use.  

Healing phase. The time allocated for healing following a surgery, before the next procedure is performed at the same site.  

A cover for an implant fixture that guides gingival healing and gingival cuff formation.  

Also known as delayed primary closure or tertiary wound healing. A method to manage heavily infected or contaminated wounds in which the wound is left open for several days following tissue injury. Delayed wound healing that occurs in the base of ulcerated or cavitary wounds, especially those that have become infected. The wound fills very…