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Extraoral source of autogenous cancellous bone harvested from the lateral proximal tibia, which can be performed in an ambulatory setting under intravenous sedation. This procedure is rarely used in daily practice.  

A bone graft harvested from the proximal tibia. The graft is mostly cancellous.  

The inner and larger bone of the leg below the knee. It articulates superiorly with the femur and head of the fibula and inferiorly with the talus. It may serve as a source for bone grafting. The larger of the two long bones in the lower leg between the knee and the ankle. The inner…

Symbol for titanium.  

A decrease in the number of circulating platelets. A condition when the bone marrow does not produce enough platelets (thrombocytes) like in leukaemia. A decrease in the number of platelets in the blood leading to bleeding in the mouth and scattered bruises. This condition is sometimes caused by certain anticonvulsant medications (mood stabilizers), such as…

An abnormal increase in the number of circulating platelets. A disease in which there is an abnormal proliferation of the cells that produce blood platelets (megakaryocytes), leading to an increased number of platelets in the blood. This may result in an increased tendency to form clots within blood vessels (thrombosis); alternatively the function of the…

A category of rapid prototyping technology. A three dimensional object is created by layering and connecting successive cross‐sections of material from information derived from a CT scan. It is used for surgical planning and the generation of a surgical guide.  

An endosseous dental implant that is inserted laterally, from the facial aspect of an edentulous ridge.  

A computed tomography (CT) scan is performed to provide image data for a three‐dimensional guidance construct for implant placement. A guide is a structure or marking that directs the motion or positioning of something, thus in implant dentistry this term should not be used as a synonym for surgical implant guide. A radiographic guide is…

An endosseous, rootform dental implant, with threads similar to a screw. It is also known as a screw‐shaped implant. It may be parallel‐sided or tapered.