| A | B |
|---|
| Implant abutment | segment connecting the submerged implant body to the prosthetic component |
| Biocompatible | Capable of existing in harmony with the surrounding biologic environment |
| Endosseous or root form dental implant | tooth root replacement with a cylindrical or conical shape similar to a natural tooth root. |
| Osseointegration | the direct attachment or connection of osseous tissue to an inert alloplastic material without intervening connective tissue |
| Peri-implantitis | inflammation of the periodontal tissues around an implant |
| Titanium | a uniquely biocompatible metal used for implants either in the commercially pure form or as an alloy |
| Alloplast | an inert foreign body used for implantation within tissue |
| Plastic instruments | instruments that can be safely used in dental implants |
