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Types of Percutaneous Implants
| Type | Epithelium | Anchored | Anchor Tissue | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tooth | gingival mucosa/ junctional epithelium |
yes | bone | many |
| Antler | epidermis | yes | bone | cervidae |
| Intramedullary | epidermis | yes | bone | many |
| Urethral | mucosa | no | urethra | many |
| Skin (many)* | epidermis | may be | subcut. tissue | many |
e.g., intravascular, glucose sensor, external ventricular assist)
