Implant Terminology

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science and discipline concerned with the diagnosis, design, insertion, restoration, and/or management of alloplastic or autogenous oral structures

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oral implantology

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to restore the loss of contour, comfort, function, esthetics, speech, and/or health of the partially or completely edentulous patient

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oral implantology

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branch of implant dentistry concerning the restorative phase

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implant prosthodontics

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implant place and overall treatment plan component before the placement of dental implants

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implant prosthodontics

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visible portion of the dental implant

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implant prosthesis

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can either be a crown for single dental implants while bridge, or implant supported denture for multiple implants

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implant prosthesis

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portion of the implant designed to be surgically placed
into the bone using advanced computer guided
surgery

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implant post/body/screw

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where implant post/body/screw extends

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slightly above crest of residual ridge

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resembles a natural tooth root

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implant post/body/screw

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portion of the implant that serves to support
and/or retain a prosthesis or implant
superstructure

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abutment

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a metal framework that fits the implant abutment (or abutments) and
provides retention for the prosthesis

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superstructure

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example of superstructure

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cast bar

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3 main abutment categories

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1. abutment for screw
2. abutment for cement
3. abutment for attachment

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uses a screw to retain the prosthesis or superstructure

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abutment for screw

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placed over the
abutment between prosthetic appointments
to prevent debris and calculus from entering
the internally threaded portion of the
abutment

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hygiene cover screw

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uses dental cement to retain the prosthesis or superstructure

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abutment for cement

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uses an attachment device to retain a removable prosthesis

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abutment for attachment

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not obtained from patient

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allografts

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(allograft) synthetic biomaterial

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alloplastic

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(allograft) organic component

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allogenic

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biologic or alloplastic biomaterial is inserted into soft or hard tissues of the mouth for functional and cosmetic purposes

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oral/dental implant

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3 categories of oral implants

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1. endosteal
2. subperiosteal
3. transosteal

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attaching metal plate at the bottom of the jawbone with screws running through the jawbone and the posts embedded within the gum tissue

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transosteal implants

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metal frame is placed under the gums with a post attached to it; the gums heal around the frame to hold it in place

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subperiosteal implants

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alloplastic material surgically inserted into a residual bony ridge to serve as prosthodontic function

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endosteal implants

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other categories of oral implants

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- osteointegration - rigid fixation

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direct contact of living bone with the surface of an implant at the light magnification

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osteointegration

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implant with no observed mobility in a vertical or horizontal direction

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rigid fixation

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bone of the maxilla or mandible that supports and surrounds the teeth

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alveolar bone

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remaining bone once tooth is removed

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residual ridge

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(endosteal) "endo" meaning

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within

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(endosteal) "osteal" meaning

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bone

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alloplastic material surgically inserted into a residual bony ridge to serve as prosthodontic function

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endosteal implants

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endosteal implants - major subcategories

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1. root form implants 2. plate form implants

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(endosteal implant) designed to use a vertical column of bone

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root form implants

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types of root form implant textures

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1. smooth 2. machined 3. textured 4. coated

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(root form implant) primary types based on design

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1. cylinder root form 2. screw root form

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(root form implant) pushed or tapped into prepared bone

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cylinder root form

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(root form implant) threaded into a bone site

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screw root form

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(endosteal implant) designed to use horizontal dimension of bone' flat and narrow in faciolingual dimension

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plate form implants

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also called Blade-vent implant

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plate form implants

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abutment materials

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1. titanium 2. zirconia 3. surgical grade stainless steel 4. cast gold 5. resin and PEEK abutments

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gold standard of abutment materials

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titanium

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qualities of titanium

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- strong core; durable, lightweight and biocompatible - promotes osseointegration - low incidence of allergies - rare incidence of implant failure due to fracturing

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recommended alternative to titanium

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zirconia

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qualities of zirconia

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- can change color to match teeth; improved aesthetics - can fuse with bone; advantage for px concerned with metal allergies and sensitivity - more susceptible to fracturing than titanium - little known about its longevity and osseointegration due to recent usage

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specific type of steel used which includes alloying elements of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum

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surgical grade stainless steel

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qualities of surgical grade stainless steel

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- easy to clean and sterilize - strong; corrosion-resistant - not ideal for permanent implant abutment; best for temporary

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long-lasting material that provides a durable abutment

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cast gold

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cast gold disadvantage

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color can show under crown

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(abutment material) not as durable and only used for provisional restorations

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resin and PEEK abutments

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prosthesis materials

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1. ceramic or porcelain crowns 2. porcelain fused to gold 3. full cast noble metal 4. full cast gold 5. zirconia

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(prosthesis materials) most common material used

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ceramic or porcelain crowns

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ceramic or porcelain crowns qualities

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- solid and durable with look, feel, and function of natural teeth

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(prosthesis materials) provides strength of gold with aesthetics of porcelain, creating a crown that can last up to 25 years

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porcelain fused to gold

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added to the gold substructure to extend the crown's life without compromising its appearance

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porcelain

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(prosthesis materials) primarily consists of palladium, gold, silver, and small amounts of other metals

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full cast noble metal

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(prosthesis materials) has properties similar to gold but is silver in color

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full cast noble metal

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full cast gold prosthetic advantages

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- gold provides long lasting crown - gold is durable, esp. when combined with alloys (i.e. silver, zinc, platinum, copper)

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full cast gold prosthetic disadvantage

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yellow hue can distinguish it from other remaining teeth

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zirconia prosthetic advantages

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- tooth-colored to match natural teeth - more durable - metal-free; prevents darkening around gingival area

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zirconia prosthetic disadvantage

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potential wear of opposing teeth