Dental Implants
| Definition: |
Biocompatible materials placed into (endosseous) or onto (subperiosteal) the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or artificial tooth, or to stabilize a diseased tooth. |
| Notes: |
DF: DENT IMPLANTS |
| Also Called: |
Dental Prostheses, Surgical |
| Previously Indexed: |
Dental Implantation (1966-1989) |
Dental Implants Definitions and Terms
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