Syn.: Turned surface An implant surface that results from the milling process of a cylindrical titanium rod. The scratches of

Magnesium can be used as implant material. It has metallic strength and can be bioabsorbed (converted in magnesium oxide and

Use of radiography (X-rays) of the breast to detect breast cancer. Recommended as a screening technique for early detection of

Syn.: Transmandibular implant. An dental transosseous implant in which a plate is fixed at the inferior border of the mandible.

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

Inflammation of the breast.

Plastic surgery to raise and reshape sagging (ptotic) breasts into a more elevated position.

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

An intricate network of natural or synthetic fibers that aids in the reinforcement and development of tissues by supplying a

Syn.: Antrum, Maxillary antrum, Antrum of Highmore Air cavity in the body of the maxilla that is lined by the

Metacarpophalangeal joint

Monocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate

(arithmetic) Measure of central tendency that is calculated by adding all the individual values in the group and dividing by

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

Measure of central tendency. It is the middle score in a distribution or set of ranked scores. When the number

ISO: A medical device is a product, such as an instrument, machine, implant or in vitro reagent, that is intended for

A membrane is a selective barrier; it allows some things to pass through but stops others. Membranes can be biological

Dental The part of a dental reconstruction, that couples the implant complex (infrastructure) to the suprastructure.

A quantitative method of combining the results of independent studies measuring specified protocol criteria (usually drawn from the published literature)

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally Invasive Spine (port system or access)

Ratio of stress over strain., when the deformation is elastic. It is a measure of stiffness or flexibility of a

Dental An internal connection interface consisting of a converging circular surface, which forms a mechanical locking friction-fit. Also known as

Mesenchyymal Stem Cell

metatarsophalangeal

see: Oral mucosa

Syn.: Button implant, epithelial implant, intramucosal insert, mucosal implant. Mushroom-shaped device fastened to the tissue surface of a removable denture

Mitral Valve Regurgitation