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Dental Implants
CH 53- Dental Implants
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Term to describe surrounding the mouth. | Circumoral |
| Term to describe the type of implant that is surgically embedded into the jaw bone. | Endosteal |
| What is the term for a permanent replacement of one or multiple teeth with a fixture and abutment that is anchored into the bone? | Implant |
| The process of introducing certain metals, such as titanium, into living bone and forming a biocompatible bond with living bone. | Osseointegration |
| A clear acrylic template positioned over the alveolar ridge to guide in the proper angulation and axis for drilling into the bone for placement of an implant. | Stent |
| A type of implant that includes a metal frame, which is surgically placed under the periosteum. | Subperiosteal |
| What type of metal is used for implants? | Titanium |
| What type of implant has a metal framework that is surgically inserted through the inferior border of the mandible? | Transosteal |