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An endosseous, rootform dental implant, with a wider diameter coronally than apically. The sides of the implant converge apically. It may be threaded or nonthreaded.  

In dentistry, the amount of convergence of opposing external surfaces of a tooth or tooth preparation. The extension of lines representing the external walls form the angle of convergence of a tooth or teeth for a prosthesis. Haircutting effect in which there is an even blend from very short at the hairline to longer lengths…

Threader, Thread former. Bone tap: device used to create a threaded channel in bone for a fixation screw or prior to the insertion of a dental implant into an osteotomy. Metal tap: an instrument made out of a hard metal, used for rethreading damaged internal threads of a dental implant. A surgical procedure to drain…

Malleable metal used in the past to fabricate plates, wires, and disks for implantation; atomic number 73 and atomic weight 180.948. A rare metal, used to repair damaged bones. A rare heavy metal used in surgery as it is easily molded and does not corrode. For example, tantalum sutures and plates are used for repair…

A gram‐negative, nonmotile, rod‐shaped anaerobic bacteria from the phylum Bacteroidetes. Commonly found in subgingival dental plaque, it is an etiologic agent in the development of chronic periodontal disease.  

Temporary anchorage device.  

Fixation tack. Metal or bioabsorbable pin with a flat head used to secure the position of a barrier membrane in guided bone regeneration.  

The occlusal surface of posterior teeth (premolars and molars).  

Statistical test often used to compare two groups on the mean value of a continuous response variable. The test is used when the variables have normal distribution. A statistical test to determine whether a difference is significant.