In ICOI’s official glossary, Healing cap is cross-referenced to Hygiene cap.
Hygiene cap: Syn: Comfort cap, Healing cap, Sealing screw.
Component inserted over a prosthetic abutment.
Its function is to prevent debris and calculus from invading the internal portion of the abutment between prosthetic appointments.
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