What does “immediate-load” dental implant refer to?
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Correct answer: Fitting a prosthesis soon after placement without a long healing delay
Immediate-load implants receive a provisional (or sometimes final) prosthesis shortly after placement, avoiding a prolonged edentulous period.
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