an implant that is inserted into the alveolar and/or basal bone and protrudes through the mucoperiosteum. Synonym(s): endosteal implant
en·dos·te·al im·plants
(en-dos'tē-ăl im'plants) Those devices that are inserted into the alveolar and/or basal bone and protrude through the mucoperiosteum. Synonym(s): endosseous implant.