Category: V

  • Vertical alveolar distraction

    Alveolar distraction in an apicocoronal direction.  

  • Vertex

    The smallest component of a polygon model. It is simply a point in 3D space. By connecting multiple vertices together, a 3D polygon model can be created. These points can be manipulated to create the desired shape. Top of the head. The top of the head.  

  • Verification jig (syn)

    Confirmation jig. An index of multiple implants fabricated on the master cast and tried in the mouth to check the accuracy of the master cast. If the jig does not fit in the mouth, it is cut and reconnected. A new cast or an alteration of the master cast is then made from the reconnected…

  • Verification index

    Assembled recording of the positional relationship of implants made on a cast or in the mouth for the interchangeable validation of fit. If the fit is incorrect, the index is sectioned and reassembled.  

  • Verification cast

    New cast made from the reassembled index of implants following the validation of fit.  

  • Vent

    An opening in the implant body that allows for tissue ingrowth for increased retention, stability, and antirotation. Slit in side of a corolla-tube that is not continued to the apex (e.g. in Loranthaceae). An opening, particularly the anus.  

  • Veneer

    Coating of predetermined thickness, usually resin or ceramic, attached to a crown restoration or pontic by bonding, cementation, or mechanical retention. In dentistry, a man made material, such as porcelain, that can be bonded to the surface of a tooth. It is used for cosmetic reasons.  

  • Velum

    A membranous structure that partly obscures an opening or covers another structure. (In Isoetes) the membrane covering the sporangium. A veil-like covering. The medullary velum is either of two thin layers of tissue that form part of the roof of the fourth ventricle of the brain. Any structure resembling a veil.  

  • Veillonella spp

    Gram‐negative, nonmotile, anaerobic cocci found in supra‐ and subgingival plaque.  

  • VEGF (abbrev)

    Vascular endothelial growth factor.