| Term | second stage surgery |
| See also | first stage surgery |
| Definition | 1. For a subperiosteal implant, reopening of the tissue and placement of the subperiosteal framework. 2. For an endosteal implant, reopening of the tissue, removal of the healing cap and placement of the healing abutment or a provisional abutment and restoration. |
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