Chapter 11

Question 1

Definition of subperiosteal implant

Answer 1

implant placed on top of the bone and under the periosteum

Question 2

Definition of transosteal implant

Answer 2

implant that penetrates entirely through the bone

Question 3

Definition of endosseous (endosteal) implant

Answer 3

implant placed into the bone

Question 4

Definition of alloy

Answer 4

mixture of two or more metals

Question 5

Definition of osseointegration

Answer 5

bone going into intimate contact with an implant

Question 6

Definition of implant fixture

Answer 6

metal cylinder placed into bone to support a crown or prosthesis

Question 7

Definition of implant abutment

Answer 7

metal component that connects the implant crown to implant fixture

Question 8

Definition of cover screw

Answer 8

component placed in the top of the implant fixture to prevent tissue from growing into the top of the fixture during healing

Question 9

Definition of healing abutment

Answer 9

replaces the cover screw when the top of the implant fixture is uncovered and it allows soft tissue to adapt to it

Question 10

Definition of impression abutment

Answer 10

used in the implant impression to align the implant analog in the same way as the fixture was in the mouth

Question 11

Definition of implant analog

Answer 11

replica of the implant fixture that is used in the laboratory fabrication of the implant