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A device that uses light/laser to scan and digitize objects (impressions, casts). This device is stationary and cannot be used for intraoral scanning.  

The three‐dimensional structure of a dental implant or component, with all the elements and characteristics that compose it: form, shape, configuration, surface macrostructure, and microirregularities.  

To diminish or abolish sensation of pain or sensitivity, as in dentin. To deprive of or lessen sensitivity by nerve section or blocking.  

Tissue graft from a human or animal cadaver, which has undergone a process of deepithelialization and decellularization, leaving an immunologically inert avascular connective tissue. A split-skin or full-thickness skin graft. The graft will grow hair and have active sweat and sebum glands.  

Graduated instrument with markings designed to measure the vertical extent of an osteotomy preparation.  

Any device that alters reflexive proprioceptive behavior during mandibular closure.    

Loss or removal of the surface oxide layer of a metal.  

A nucleic acid that constitutes the genetic material of all cellular organisms and the DNA viruses. A polymer of subunits called deoxyribonucleotides which is the primary genetic material of a cell, the material equivalent to genetic information. Chemical substance found in chromosomes within cell nuclei; its molecular structure contains the organism’s genetic information. The genetic material…

The loss of a previously achieved osseointegration of a dental implant due to periimplantitis, occlusal overload, or other factors.  

The process of removing the covering from any surface. In periodontics, often refers to removal of all soft tissue overlying the bone. Removal of a layer or cover through surgery, disease, or trauma; often used in reference to the skin. Severe skin infections may cause loss or sloughing of skin; the affected area is said…