In ICOI’s official glossary, Transosteal implant is cross-referenced to Transosseous implant.
Transosseous implant: Syn: Transosteal implant. 1.
A dental implant that completely penetrates through the edentulous ridge buccolingually. 2.
A dental implant that completely penetrates through the parasymphyseal region of the mandible, from the inferior border through the alveolar crest.
See: Mandibular staple implant.
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