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Osseointegration
Meaning: Direct structural bonding of living jawbone to the surface of a titanium dental implant.
In practice: The implant was left to heal for three months to allow bone to fuse to it before loading.
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Which word means: General inflammation of the lining of the mouth, which may include ulcers and soreness.
Answer: Stomatitis
Which word means: Condition where a short, tight band of tissue restricts tongue movement, commonly called tongue-tie.
Answer: Ankyloglossia
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