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Used in the sense of designating contacts of teeth in motion.  

Procedures attempting to regenerate lost periodontal structures through differential tissue responses. Guided bone regeneration typically refers to ridge augmentation or bone regenerative procedures; guided tissue regeneration typically refers to regeneration of periodontal attachment. Barrier techniques, using materials such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, polyglactin, polylactic acid, calcium sulfate and collagen, are employed in the hope of excluding…

Surgical procedure aimed at regenerating lost periodontal attachment. Creation of a secluded space favoring angiogenic and osteogenic cells, protecting the vascular and cellular elements while probably supporting accumulation of growth factors. True periodontal regeneration must include new cementum formation, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone on a previously diseased root surface. GTR follows the principle of…

The capability of performing virtual surgery based on the use of medical/dental imaging files (DICOM, STL, vrml, obj, etc.) using computer software. The results are used to develop digitally manufactured guides or navigation directions for robotic guidance for surgery.  

Guided cylinder. Round metal cylinder usually 5 mm in length and available in various diameters, which is incorporated into a surgical or stereolithographic guide to precisely position the drill and subsequently the dental implant during surgery.  

Guided sleeve.  

Bone regenerative technique that uses physical means (e.g., barrier membranes) to seal off an anatomic site where bone is to be regenerated. The goal is to direct bone formation and prevent other tissues (e.g., connective tissue) from interfering with osteogenesis.  

The plane developed in the occlusal surfaces of the occlusion rims (i.e., to position the mandible in centric relation). A plane which guides movement (GPT‐4).  

Device placed within a dental implant osteotomy to assist in determining the location and angulation of the site relative to adjacent teeth, implants or other landmarks. Extended occlusal or abutment screws used during prosthesis fabrication in the laboratory.  

Round‐shaped or pointed drill used to mark the site of an osteotomy by making an initial entry into cortical bone.