implantology

English

Etymology

From implant +‎ -ology.

Noun

implantology (uncountable)

1. The science of or techniques involved in dental implants.
   • 2015 December 15, “Antibacterial Peptide-Based Gel for Prevention of Medical Implanted-Device Infection”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     In oral implantology, bacteria are present in dental plaque and along with in the microgap between implant and prosthesis screws on implants.

Derived terms

• implantologist
• implantological

Translations

science of or techniques involved in dental implants

• French: implantologie (fr) f
• German: Implantologie f
• Italian: implantologia (it) f