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Graft used in particulate form, which may be an autograft, allograft, alloplast, or xenograft. Particulate grafts differ concerning osteogenic potential, osteoconductivity, hydrophilicity, pore and particle size, and substitution rate.  

A nonspecific term that does not distinguish between the partial-coverage crown restoration of the tooth and the partial veneering of an artificial crown.  

Split‐thickness flap. A flap resulting from the elevation of epithelium and some connective tissue but not the periosteum, which is left on the bone.  

A dental prosthesis that artificially supplies teeth or other associated structures in a partially edentulous jaw and can be removed and replaced at will.  

A condition of the temporomandibular joint characterized by a displaced articular disk and partial displacement of the condylar head from its normal, healthy, resting position. As a result of these pathologic changes, the joint function is disrupted either unilaterally or bilaterally to varying degrees.  

A severe paroxysm of pain occurring, usually unilaterally, in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve (especially the second and third divisions). Seen in middleaged to elderly adults. The pain may be precipitated by a slight stimulus in a “trigger area.”  

A sharp spasm or convulsion. A sudden outburst of emotion or action, a sudden attack, recurrence or intensification of a disease. A sudden attack or recurrence of symptoms. A sudden movement of the muscles. The sudden re-appearance of symptoms of the disease. A sudden attack of coughing or sneezing. Sudden, violent attack, especially a seizure…