BONE ATROPHY
phenomenon of vertical and transverse bone loss that occurs after tooth loss.
OSSEOINTEGRATION
fbiological phenomenon of bone adhesion to a foreign body (such as titanium or zirconium) in conditions of sterility and absolute stability to the bone.
PERIOSTEUM
membrane that covers the bone below the gum layer.
SUBPERIOSTEAL PLANT
implant using the support to the bone below the periosteum.
ENDOSSEOUS SYSTEM
dental root-shaped implant (cylindrical or conical) inserted by puncturing the bone vertically.
IMPLANT ABUTMENTS
cylindrical pillars connecting the dental prosthesis to the underlying implant.