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Membrane made of nonabsorbable biomaterial, most often of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e‐PTFE). Use of a nonresorbable membrane requires a second surgery to remove it from the site.  

Materials that do not degrade in vivo.  

The restoration is not in occlusal contact with the opposing dentition in maximal intercuspal position or in excursions. However, the cheeks, tongue, lips, and food, may touch the restoration.  

Property of an implant or a prosthetic component that does not incorporate a mechanical design using a six‐sided or sixangled hexagonal elevation or shape. A component or a dental implant without a hexagonal connection interface.  

The side away from which the mandible moves during lateral excursions.  

Load placed on an implant that is not generated through normal occlusal function or parafunction; for example, applying load through the tightening of an abutment screw.  

Feature of a dental implant or prosthetic component that does not incorporate an antirotation mechanical design.  

Protein presented in the organic matrix of collagenbased calcified tissues together with the supporting collagen meshwork. It contributes to determining the structure and biomechanical properties of the tissues.  

Property of tissue substitute that remains unchanged at the site of implantation, with no dispersion in vivo.  

Loading of an implant body that is not along the long axis of an implant body. Compare: Axial loading.