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The component of a subperiosteal implant located beneath the periosteum that provides support for a dental prosthesis via abutments that protrude through the oral mucosa. Also known as the implant body.  

That portion of the implant that protrudes through the mucosa into the oral cavity for the retention or support of a crown or a fixed removable denture.  

A type of dental implant placed beneath the periosteum that rests on the surface of the bone with abutments that protrude through the oral mucosa and are used to support a dental prosthesis.  

An obsolete term for a segment of a tooth’s occlusal surface that is beneath the level of the occluding portion of the tooth.  

A nonrigid interproximal connector placed apical to and not in alignment with the occlusal plane.  

Rarely performed surgical technique to enhance anterior bone height in the anterior maxilla. Surgically, it can be compared with a sinus floor elevation; instead of elevating the maxillary sinus membrane, the nasal mucosa is elevated.  

Implant that is submerged beneath the oral mucosa at time of surgical placement.  

A dental implant covered by soft tissue, and isolated from the oral cavity.  

Implant placement with complete primary soft tissue closure, requiring a second surgical procedure to expose the implant and initiate prosthetic restoration following healing.  

In reference to the temporomandibular joint, an incomplete dislocation or misalignment of the condyle in its fossa. Dislocation or disarticulation of a joint. A purported malalignment of the vertebral column or other joint. Partial or incomplete dislocation of a joint. A condition in which a joint is partially dislocated. Incomplete dislocation where the articular surfaces…