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Prosthetic implant component that may be cylindrical in cross‐section but widens in diameter towards the coronal surface. The threedimensional design of a healing abutment is intended to guide healing of the periimplant sulcus for a cross‐sectional shape that simulates a soft tissue emergence profile.  

The portion of a natural tooth that extends coronal from the cementoenamel junction; also called anatomical crown.  

A severe, sometimes fatal, immediate allergic reaction, usually occurring seconds to minutes after exposure to an antigen and mediated via histamine. A severe, life-threatening form of a general allergic reaction. An overreaction of the immune system that occurs in someone in response to a substance that the person has been previously sensitized to, such as…

In electrophoresis, the movement of anions (negatively charged particles) in a solution or suspension toward the anode. Flow of positively charged bodies into tissues via electric current. Condition marked by lack of function of the sweat glands. The flow of electrically positive particles toward the anode (positive pole) in electrophoresis. Process of infusing an alkaline…

A recalling to mind; a reminiscence. The past history of disease or injury based on the patient’s memory or recall at the time of interview and examination. A preliminary past medical history of a medical or psychiatric patient. The developmental history of a patient and of his or her illness, especially recollections. In psychology, the…

Test assessing the statistical significance of the differences among the obtained means of two or more random samples from a given population. Statistical test to compare three or more groups on the mean value of a continuous response variable. Estimates of the population variance are made from the variability between groups, presumed to be affected…

Process of performing a task using physical means and materials, usually carried out by hand as opposed to using digital technology.  

Prosthetic component or element, the working surface of which is an exact duplicate of a specific surgical and/or prosthetic component. Typically, it is made of brass, aluminum, steel, or plastic and is used in the fabrication of the dental prosthesis. This element is typically incorporated in dental laboratory procedures to facilitate fabrication of an accurate…