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implant
An artificial material or component that is inserted into the body through surgery in order to replace, support, or improve a bodily function.
Nach dem Zahnverlust erhielt sie ein Zahnimplantat.
After losing her tooth, she received a dental implant.
The word comes from the Latin verb 'implantare', which means 'hineinpflanzen' (to plant into). So an 'Implantat' (implant) is literally something that is 'hineingepflanzt' (planted into) the body.
Die Forschung entwickelt ständig neue Arten von Implantaten.
Research is constantly developing new types of implants.
'Implantat' (implant) is a technical term from medicine and technology. In everyday language, it is usually used only in this specific context.
Der Arzt erklärte mir die Vorteile des medizinischen Implantats.
The doctor explained the advantages of the medical implant to me.
The word is often used in compounds to specify the type, e.g. 'Zahnimplantat' (dental implant), 'Hörimplantat' (hearing implant), or 'Brustimplantat' (breast implant). Typical verbs are 'ein Implantat einsetzen' (to insert an implant) or 'ein Implantat erhalten' (to receive an implant).
Mein Opa hat ein künstliches Kniegelenk als Implantat bekommen.
My grandpa got an artificial knee joint as an implant.
crown
'die Krone' and 'das Implantat' can both occur in medical or dental contexts. That is why they are sometimes confused. A dental crown is an artificial cap on an existing tooth. An implant, on the other hand, is inserted into the body through surgery, for example into the jaw when a tooth needs to be replaced. A crown can be attached to an implant, but it is not the same thing.
Für den fehlenden Zahn bekommt Herr Schneider ein Implantat.
Mr. Schneider is getting an implant for the missing tooth.
Morgen prüft die Zahnärztin, ob die Krone richtig sitzt.
Tomorrow the dentist will check whether the crown fits properly.