title: Generic terminology for endosseous implant prosthodontics.
abstract: Implant dentistry has become an integral treatment modality in the restoration of the complete and partially edentulous patient. Most practitioners have been educated by manufacturer-sponsored courses oriented to the use of a specific implant system. The ever-increasing number of implant systems has made the names of many implant components product-unique and confusing. Fortunately, a prosthetic continuity exists between most implant systems. A generic terminology for endosseous root-form prosthodontics is presented that allows effective communication between members of the profession.
authors.affiliation: Oral Implantology Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pa.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Misch
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Misch
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments / Q000145:classification; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000145:classification*; D006801:Humans; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants