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endosteal

endosteal

9.9
An implant put inside a bone to hold a false tooth or keep a broken bone in place
  • noun
  • /ˌɛndəˈstiːəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : implante endosteal
  • The dentist recommended an endosteal to replace the missing tooth in the patient's jaw.

Examples

  • Modern dental procedures often use an endosteal for long-term tooth replacement.

  • After the accident, an endosteal was used to stabilize the fractured bone.

  • The dentist recommended an endosteal implant for better support.

  • An endosteal implant can significantly improve stability.

  • The dentist inserted an endosteal implant to securely hold the new tooth in place.

  • Her orthopedic surgeon decided to use an endosteal implant to aid the healing of the damaged bone.

  • An endosteal implant provides strong support for the prosthetic limb in patients recovering from surgery.

Synonyms

dental implant
vsendosteal
  • Specialized
1 3.7

A small metal piece placed in the jaw to hold a new artificial tooth

is broader, means devices placed inside any bone for tooth or orthopedic support

Surface Forms

endosteal singular
endosteals plural

Morphology

endosteal = osteal (semi-transparent) = endo + oste + al

The prefix 'endo-' indicates 'within', but the specific medical application requires specialized knowledge.

Etymology

The word endosteal is made of endo- 'within' and oste- 'bone', so an endosteal implant sits 'inside a bone' to support a tooth or fix a broken bone.