Preferred Label : Dental Implant;
NCIt definition : Materials placed into (endosseous) or onto (subperiosteal) the jawbone; commonly used
to support a crown, bridge, artificial tooth, stabilize a diseased tooth, or to use
as anchorage in orthodontic therapy.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A metal device that is surgically placed in the jawbone. It acts as an
anchor for an artificial tooth or teeth.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044995;
Origin ID : C63718;
UMLS CUI : C0011373;
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