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Any relationship of the mandible to the maxilla other than centric relation.  

An occlusion other than centric occlusion. The alignment of the inclined surfaces of the teeth when the lower jaw is closed during any lateral or shifting movements.  

Any relationship between the jaws other than centric relation.  

Not having the same center. Deviating from a circular path. Located elsewhere than at the geometric center. Any position of the mandible other than that which is its normal position. One-sided, out of or away from the centre. (Of stem attachment) Stem attached to the cap off-center. Peri-pheral; located away from the center.  

Electron beam melting.  

Placing of an implant into function or a load‐bearing situation following a reduced period of healing after the initial placement. It is generally considered to be loading more than 48 hours but less than 3 months after implant placement.  

Early implant placement takes place 4–8 weeks following tooth extraction, providing sufficient time for soft tissue healing. This approach is often used by clinicians in esthetic sites, where implant placement often requires a simultaneous guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedure and primary soft tissue closure is critical. It helps to reduce the risk of postrestorative soft…

Loss of an implant that occurs prior to implant osseointegration.  

Primary implant failure. The failure of a dental implant due to the failure to establish osseointegration.