In ICOI’s official glossary, Barrier membrane exposure is cross-referenced to Exposure.

Exposure: 1.

Dental implant: The dehiscence of soft tissue exposing the dental implant cover screw, neck, body, or threads.

Colloquial term for stage-two surgery. 2.

Barrier membrane: The dehiscence of soft tissue exposing an occlusive membrane during the healing period.

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