dental implant
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈdɛntəl ˈɪmplænt/
- Specialized
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implante dental
- Dental implants are an ideal solution for the loss of a single tooth, several teeth, or the total edentulous.
We're completely fine with knee replacements, hip replacements, you know, dental implants.
- We're completely fine with knee replacements, hip replacements, you know, dental implants.
Examples
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I now have one dental implant, and another will be placed soon.
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Others may need a dental implant if the tooth is severely damaged and cannot be repaired.
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I had to undergo three surgeries for a dental implant.
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If your severe plaque has already resulted in tooth loss, you have the option of a dental implant in Houston.
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For decades, dental implants have offered an alternative to dentures and dental bridges, giving people replacement teeth that look natural.
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Dr. Hunter's interests include obstructive sleep apnea (snoring), third molar surgery, dental implants, and bone regeneration.
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About 500,000 North Americans receive dental implants each year to replace missing teeth.
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A dental implant is surgically inserted into the jaw to provide a stable base for a replacement tooth.
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If your tooth is beyond repair, your dentist may suggest a dental implant as an effective solution.
Synonyms
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5.6
A device that doctors put into the body to replace or support a body part
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4.6
An artificial device that replaces a missing body part such as a leg
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6.0
A thing that replaces a missing body part like a leg, tooth, or eye
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4.1
A man-made part that replaces a missing body part, for example a leg or a tooth
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3.0
A device used to fix damaged teeth and replace missing teeth, like braces or dentures
An implant put inside a bone to hold a false tooth or keep a broken bone in place
How Permanent
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is fully compositional: 'dental' means relating to teeth and 'implant' means a device inserted into the body, so the phrase literally denotes a device implanted for dental/tooth purposes. This follows a common medical compound pattern that a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer without prior exposure.
Etymology
Dental implant joins dental, meaning 'about teeth', and implant, meaning 'to place something into the body'. Imagine a small metal 'root' planted into the jaw like a seed, with a new tooth fixed on top, and you have the image — that's why it means 'an artificial tooth put into the jaw'.