Category: S

Implant stability within its prepared bony site, created by osseointegration and the formation of new bone subsequent to loss of the bone initially in contact with the implant at the time of placement. This delayed clinical implant immobility may follow osteotomy site augmentation with bone substitutes and/or healing adjuncts. Compare: Primary stability, secondary union.  

The effects induced by occlusal force (normal or abnormal) acting on teeth with decreased periodontal support.  

Postoperative maxillary sinus cyst. Maxillary sinus lesion caused by previous trauma or surgery which divides the sinus into two compartments. The cyst is derived from the antral epithelium and mucosal remnants that were previously entrapped within the surgical site.  

Misnomer, since the general goal of surgery is to have close flap adaptation and complete closure of the surgical site, and hence healing by primary intention. However, in certain situations, incomplete closure is indicated, which leads to healing by secondary intention.  

For eposteal dental implant surgery, the term refers to the procedure involving placement of the eposteal framework fabricated after the first stage implant surgery. For endosteal dental implant surgery, after surgical reflection, the occlusal aspect of the dental implant is exposed, the cover screw is removed, and either the interim or definitive dental implant abutment…

Healing component used to cover the coronal portion of the implant or as part of a transmucosal healing component that seals the occlusal portion of that component.  

Standard error.  

Standard deviation.