Probability that a test statistic will assume a value as extreme as or more extreme than that seen under the

Dental Mainly an orthodontic implant. Also used as additional implant in special situations.

Dental Syn.: Parallel-walled implant, straight implant. An endosseous, root-form dental implant, with the body of the implant having the same

Dental see: Parallel-sided implant

Graft consisting of particles.

A process by which metals (e.g. titanium) and alloys are made more resistant to corrosion through treatment to produce a

Fit that does not induce strain between two or more implants.

Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell

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

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

Platelet-derived growth factors

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

The linear surface of an implant in direct contact with the bone, expressed as percentage of the total implant surface.

Term for inflammatory reactions surrounding an implant.

Term for inflammatory reactions surrounding a dental implant.

porcine endogenous retroviruses

Patello-Femoral-Replacement

Polyglycolic Acid

phakic intra ocular lenses

Polylactic acid.

Growth factors released by platelets that initiate connective tissue healing including bone regeneration and repair. They also increase mitogenesis, angiogenesis

refers to a lesser concentration of active platelets that remain from the separation process in which the formation of platelet-rich

Autologous product derived from whole blood through the process of gradient density centrifugation. Its intended purpose lies in its ability

Dental Syn.: Abutment swapping. The use of an abutment with a diameter narrower than that of the implant platform. This

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.

A polymer of glycolic acid used for absorbable sutures and membranes.

A polymer of lactic acid used for absorbable sutures or membranes.

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: PTFE 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-poor plasma

Dental A machine-manufactured abutment.

Energy transferred to a screw when a torque is applied during tightening.

Retention of a root-form implant from close proximity of the bone. Retention of certain components into an implant.

see: Initial stability

An undifferentiated cell that possesses the ability to transform into one or more types of cells.

Gradual increase in the application of load on an implant.

Dental see: Implant platform.

see: Transitional implant.

Platelet-rich-Plasma

Dental A root-form implant that has its origin in the region of the former second or third maxillary molar and

see: Polytetrafluorethylene

Circular incision made in the soft tissue over a submerged dental implant, manually or mechanically, to get access to the