Category: M
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Implant–abutment junction (IAJ) (syn)
Microgap. The external margin where the coronal aspect of a dental implant and its prosthetic abutment or restoration connect.
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Menstrual cycle‐associated g
A pronounced inflammatory response of the gingiva to microbial plaque, modified or accentuated by hormonal alterations during the menstrual period.
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Genial tubercles
Bony projections at the midline on the lower lingual surface of the mandible to which the genioglossus muscle attaches above and the geniohyoid muscle below.
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Mucoperiosteal (full thickness)
A mucosal flap (usually gingiva and alveolar mucosa) that includes the periosteum.
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Mucogingival f
A flap that includes both gingiva and alveolar mucosa.
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Modified Widman f
A scalloped, replaced, mucoperiosteal flap, accomplished with an internal bevel incision, that provides access to the root for root planing.
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Muscle f
Skeletal or heart muscle cells.
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Dental malalignment
The displacement of a tooth from its normal position in the dental arch.
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Mucocele
A cyst or cyst‐like structure that contains mucous glycoproteins. A mucocele is an extraductal extravasation of mucus into surrounding stroma. “Epithelium‐lined sac containing mucus. Mucous cysts in the sinus may appear as spherical, radiopaque areas.” A cavity containing an accumulation of mucus. A swollen sac or cavity filled with mucus secreted from cells in its…
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Micromotion and b.–i. i.
Micromotion during initial osseointegration may precipitate failure of osseointegration to occur.