Spanish word

implante

Pronunciation

IPA/imˈplante/

Meaning

  • masculine nounimplant

Example

Me colocaron un implante dental.

They put a dental implant in my tooth.

Illustration for implante (implant)

More examples

¿Cuánto tiempo dura un implante?

How long does an implant last?

Core concept

Medical device embedded in bone or soft tissue to replace or support a natural part.

Common phrases

  • implante dental

    dental implant

  • poner un implante

    insert an implant

Similar words

prótesis: Replaces the visible part of a missing tooth or body part to restore shape and function.
corona: Fits over a damaged or discolored tooth to protect it and restore its contour.
puente: Bridges a gap by attaching a fixed set of artificial teeth to neighboring teeth.
empaste: Fills a drilled cavity with composite or metal to restore the tooth's form and function.

Definition in Spanish

Dispositivo artificial que se introduce en el cuerpo para sustituir o sostener tejidos, usado sobre todo en odontología y en cirugía.

Word origin

Derived from Latin implantare ('to plant in'), formed from in- 'in' plus plantare 'to plant,' and adopted in Spanish for devices placed inside the body.

Usage tips

  • In dental contexts, 'implante' usually refers to the piece fixed in the jaw, while 'prótesis' denotes the visible replacement such as a crown or denture.

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