allogenic bone matrix

Post, to be fixed on two-piece dental implants to hold a dental crown, a bar or any other attachment to

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion is cervical spine surgery from the front of the neck

Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation A technique for the treatment of large isolated cartilage defects. A small sample of cartilage is harvested

Anterior cruciate ligament

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion ALIF is a procedure where surgeons work on the lower spine from the front and fuse

allogenic Being genetically different although belonging to or obtained from the same species.  

allogeneic Being genetically different although belonging to or obtained from the same species.

A nonbiologic material such as metal, ceramic, and plastic.

Anterior Lumbar Plate (for spine)

AMIC® (Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis) is a single step, cost efficient and effective technique for treating traumatic cartilage defects. Chondro-Gide® offers

absence of iris  

annuloplasty is a surgical technique repairing heart valves

An anode is an electrode, where electrons leave the cell and oxidation occurs (“-“).

Anchor Peg Glenoid

The artificial kidney is not available yet. Researchers are working on it and the first implanted artificial kidney is expected

Maintaining, restoring or augmenting the volume of tissue with biomaterial, resorbable or non-resorbable.

In transplantation (and blood transfusion), when the donor and recipient are the same person.

Aortic Valve Graft

Brain Controlled Bionic Ear

see: Biphasic tricalcium phosphate

Designed to assist or modify a biological activity.

Capacity of a material to fulfil its function with an appropriate response for a specific application from the receiving host. Quality

Progressive alteration of a material in a biological environment.

Progressive alteration of a material in a biological environment.

The quality of a biomaterial that satisfies those functional specifications for which it was designed.

Products derived from living tissues (animal or vegetable).

A material intended to interface with the biological System to evaluate, treat, augment or replace tissue, organ or function of the

Workable, non-resorbable glass ceramic out of the SiO2-Al2O3-MgO-Na2O-K2O-F-system by 3di GmbH. Crystal phase (ca. 60 %) with mainly phlogopit-crystals, embedded

also: BCP Chemistry:  Mixture of two phases, hydroxyapatite, HA, and β-tricalcium phosphate. It is a ceramic. Preparation involves the sintering causing the

= Sacral Neuromodulation

Bone Morphogenetic Proteins are osteogenous and osteoinductive, as they induce differentiation of tissues. They induce bone building in every tissue.

Bone-patellar tendon-bone (allograft)

Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions (Ca2+) together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called

At the cathode electrons enter the cell and reduction occurs (“+”).

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is the branch of the FDA responsible for the premarket approval of

see CE-Marking

CE marking is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within

colony forming unit (stem cells)

Carpometacarpal Joint

Collagen is the main component of connective tissue. Collagen is used for bone grafts tissue regeneration contour/esthetic implants cardiac implants

Combinations of materials of biological or non-biological origins or both.

Connective tissue is a basic human tissue. There are many subdivisions. It is found in between other tissues.

Comprehensive Platform Management Astigmatism

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy  (pacemaker)

Cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators

A cruciate retaining knee implant leaves an intact posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in the back of the knee to help

Capsular Tension Ring For the stabilization of the capsular bag in the presence of weakened or compromised zonules. Possible benefits: • Circular

see Polyethylene Terephtalate

Delayed auditory feedback

demineralized bone

demineralized bone graft

demineralized bone matrix

demineralized bone powder

Deep Brain Stimulation

Degenerative Disc Disease (source: Axiomed LLC)

demineralized freeze-dried bone

demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft

double vision Lacking coordination of the two eyes results in two pictures. Can be after trauma, dislocation of the eyes

Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty DMEK is a partial-thickness cornea transplant procedure that involves selective removal of the patient’s Descemet membrane

demineralized perforated bone matrix

Distal Radioulnar Joint

Direct Vertebral Rotation

Extracorporal Life Support System

Extracellular Matrix

An electrode is an electrical conductor used to make contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit (e.g. a human

Embolic Protection System

End-Stage Renal Disease

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

Removing an implant.

Fibrin Assisted Soft Tissue Promotion

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and

FDA approved requests are for items that are new or substantially different and need to demonstrate “safety and efficacy”.

FDA clearance requests are for medical devices that prove they are “substantially equivalent” to the predicate devices already on the

free from infection

Guided bone regeneration A dental surgical procedure using barrier membranes to direct the growth of new bone at sites with

Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts

Guided tissue regeneration. A dental surgical procedure using barrier membranes to direct the growth of new tissue.

GBR is the reformation of bone. This may be induced within a bony structure by a packing material or in

GTR The formation of a new tissue, including bone, under the guidance of a biomaterial, impermeable to cellular migration.

The method of hot isostatic postcompaction is used today as a standard for improving characteristics relevant to fracture mechanics in

hydroxy apatite

Mechanical heart valves and tissue heart valves are used as implants. anatomy The heart has two chambers, each having two

Thrombocytes stop bleeding. They aggregate at the contact with collagen and the proteins from the implant surface and close the

xenogenous Tissue grafts, when donor and recipient belong to different species. A heterologous transplant means ‘between species’ or ‘from one

also: Kassebaum-Kennedy Act An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health

Human pluripotent stem cells

High Tibial Osteotomy

also Hydroxylapatite, HA   physical Naturally occurring mineral form of calcium apatite. Pure hydroxylapatite (HA) powder is white. Naturally occurring apatites

= interbody (in spine)

Interbody Fusion Device (in spine)

Implantable cardial defibrillator also for Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Impulse control disorder International Classification of Diseases International List of Causes of Death

Implantable Loop Recorder   The ILR monitors the electrical activity of the heart.

To load an (dental) implant right after placing it in the bone.

Intraocular Lens

Intrathoracic Pressure Regulation

A transplant between twins.

joint

Kaplan-Meier estimate is one of the best options to be used to measure the fraction of subjects living for a

Light Adjustable Lens

pacemaker without cable electrodes (e.g. MICRA™-TPS-System, Nanostim™-Device)

Lateral Lumbal Interbody Fusion

A locator is used as abutment on dental implants to fix a denture as a snap-on. There may be used

This guidance represents the current thinking of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) on this topic. It does

A biomaterial, resorbable or non-resorbable, surgically placed to restore lost bony substance.

A biomaterial, resorbable or non-resorbable, placed surgically on the surface of a bone, with or without loss of tissue, to obtain selective or

Metacarpophalangeal joint

Monocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate

durability Mechanical heart valves can last indefinitely (tested over 50,000 years in an accelerated tester) types Caged-ball valve Tilting-disc valves

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally Invasive Spine (port system or access)

Mesenchyymal Stem Cell

metatarsophalangeal

Products made from primary materials of inorganic origin (mineral or synthetic).

A notified body is an entity that has been accredited in the European Union by a Member State to assess

Osteochondral

Occipito-cervico-thoracic

Less bleeding risk than other mechanical aortic heart valves, because of the lower amount of blood thinner required. results Hideki

The term refers to the direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the surface of a load-bearing (Albrektsson

Osteoconduction occurs when the bone graft material serves as a scaffold for new bone growth that is perpetuated by the

Osteoinduction involves the stimulation of osteoprogenitor cells to differentiate into osteoblasts that then begin new bone formation. The most widely

De novo production of bone out of pluripotent reserve cells (stem cells), they are present in perivascular tissue and bone

Osteolysis is an active resorption of bone matrix by osteoclasts. Although osteoclasts are active during the natural formation of healthy

Osteopromotion involves the enhancement of osteoinduction without the possession of osteoinductive properties. For example, enamel matrix derivative has been shown

Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell

Posterior Cervical Fusion The PCF technique joins the bones in the back of the cervical spine together.

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

poly-DL–lactide acid Polylactide (Poly(lactic acid), PLA) is polymer obtained by the ring-opening polymerization of lactide (cyclic dimer of lactic acid)

poly ethyl methacrylate

porcine endogenous retroviruses

Patello-Femoral-Replacement

see Polytetrafluorethylene

phakic intra ocular lenses

Polylactide co-glycolide

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

poly-l–lactide acid Polylactide (Poly(lactic acid), PLA) is a polymer obtained by the ring-opening polymerization of lactide (cyclic dimer of lactic

see: Poly(methyl methacrylate)

posterior occipital cervical thoracic

also: PMMA, brand names: Plexiglass, Acrylite, Lucite, Perspex and many others. Chemistry: Poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate). It is often technically classified as

Polyurethane (PUR / PU) is a polymer composed of organic units joined by urethane (carbamate) links. Fully reacted polyurethane polymer

(PES) Application: Implantable drug infusion devices.  

Polyethylene or polythene (abbreviated PE; IUPAC name polyethene or poly(ethylene)) is the most common plastic. Many kinds of polyethylene are

The most common thermoplastic polymer. Other names: Dacron (a Dupont Brand), Terylene (Britain), Lavsan (Russia). Abbreviations: PET, PETE, PETP, PET-P.

see: Silicone

A family of themoplastic polymers, like the reaction of a diphenol and bis(4-chlorophenyl)sulfone, forming a polyether by elimination of sodium chloride:

also: PFTE Polytetrafluoroethylene is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. The best known brand name of PTFE-based formulas is Teflon. Chemistry: poly(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethylene),

also: Polyurethan, PUR, PU chemistry:  Application: Artificial hearts, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators.

A posterior stabilized knee implant replaces the PCL with a cam and post design of the knee replacement that ensures

Platelet-rich-Plasma

A raptor (i.e. TRI® Raptor) is used as abutment on dental implants to fix a (over)denture as a snap-on. There

Resorbable Blasting Media

The nuclear receptor Rev-erbα controls circadian thermogenic plasticity. Gerhart-Hines Z, et al. Nature. 2013. Nature. 2013 Nov 21;503(7476):410-413. doi: 10.1038/nature12642.

There are some risk groups in planning implant surgery, e.g.: Blood disorder, coagulation Tumors Diabetes mellitus HIV Corticosteroids Biphosphonate Medication

Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) or sacral nerve stimulation or a bladder pacemaker is a treatment used to help patients with bladder

Spinal Chord Stimulator Spinal Chord Stimulation

surface-decalcified allogeneic bone

also: Polysiloxanes Chemistry: Polymers that include any inert, synthetic compound made up of repeating units of siloxane, which is a

Sacral Neuromodulation

also: inox steel, inox. A steel alloy with a minimum of 10,5% chromium content by mass. There are more than

Tool to transfer 3D-planning of implants into the surgical procedure. There exists several types of surgical guides, mor or less

Tantalum is a chemical element with symbol Ta and atomic number 73. Tantalum is a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Transcatheter (Aortic) Valve Replacement

see: Tricalcium phosphate

transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt

Tissue heart valves are made of human or animal (usually porcine, bovine) tissue. types Some tissue valves are mounted on

  chemical element Ti, 22Ti physical Metal, high strength-to-weight-ratio. chemical Oxidizes in air. Reacts with water and forms a passive

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

temporo-mandibular joint

tarsometatarsal

also: TCP, tribasic calcium phosphate, bone phosphate of lime (BPL). Calcium phosphate is one of the main combustion products of

Tetragonal Zirconia Polycrystal, ZrO2-Y2O3 Since the mid-1980s, zirconia has held a steady position in high-performance ceramics. By using additives from

Unconditioned Reflex

Ventricular Assist Device

Vertebral Body Replacement (in spine)

Vertical Compression Fracture (Spine)

Metalfree screw, PEEK, 60% carbon fibers-reinforced  

VNS = Vagus Nerve Stimulation source: patient information LivaNova

heterologous Tissue grafts, when donor and recipient belong to different species.

Y = Yttrium. TZP = Tetragonal Zirconia Polycrystal. Y-TZP is a partly stabilized zirconium or Yttria-stabilized zirconium. Pure zirconium dioxide

= Zirconium dioxide

also “Zirconia” ZrO2 physical Density 5,68 g/cm³ Medical used Zirconium dioxides usually come with some dopants, which clearly improve physical

= Zirconium dioxide