ch 53 & 56

Question 1

how successful is a properly placed dental implant?

Answer 1

90%

Question 2

do we have to modify adjacent teeth for a implant?

Answer 2

no

Question 3

financially, how do implants compare with a bridge?

Answer 3

more expensive

Question 4

what types of restorations can implants support?

Answer 4

dentures, crowns, bridges

Question 5

implants can help prevent bone loss and gum recession

Answer 5

true

Question 6

who is the ideal candidate for a dental implant?

Answer 6

strong bone, good psych, health, dental health

Question 7

what is osseointegration

Answer 7

bone growing into implant

Question 8

the entire implant process may take___ months to finish.

Answer 8

3-9

Question 9

what is a surgical stent used for?

Answer 9

template used to place implant into ideal location, takes guess work out.

Question 10

what are the 3 pieces of an endosteal implant?

Answer 10

implant body, abutment, crown

Question 11

can plaque and calculus form on an implant?

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

what is an implantologist

Answer 12

general dentist who places implants

Question 13

can a dental implant “regenerate” or regrow bone that has been lost?

Answer 13

no - preserves whats there

Question 14

what is a surgical stent made of?

Answer 14

acrylic resin

Question 15

what types of xrays are taken before/during procedure?

Answer 15

PA, pano, CBCT

Question 16

which xrays are not useful for implants?

Answer 16

bitewing - cant see bone

Question 17

what is the most common type of implant placed?

Answer 17

endosteal

Question 18

who can surgically place an implant?

Answer 18

implantologist, perio, oral surgeon

Question 19

how long does osseointegration take?

Answer 19

3-9 months

Question 20

how do we maintain a dental implant?

Answer 20

oral hygiene, regular dental cleanings, xray, exam

Question 21

how critical are oral surgery instruments?

Answer 21

critical

Question 22

what is an extraction forcep used for?

Answer 22

grasp, remove teeth

Question 23

when are sterile gloves used?

Answer 23

oral surgery

Question 24

what is a forceps extraction?

Answer 24

simple extraction - not a lot of skill/instrumentation

Question 25

what is a complex extraction?

Answer 25

surgical extraction - more instrumentation/skill

Question 26

what is a biopsy?

Answer 26

remove questionable tissue for cellular exam

Question 27

what are absorbable sutures made of?

Answer 27

cat gut

Question 28

what are nonabsorbable sutures made of?

Answer 28

silk/nylon/cotton

Question 29

how long should a patient leave the initial gauze pack in place after an extraction?

Answer 29

30 minutes

Question 30

what is dry socket?

Answer 30

blood clot dislodged - pain, flush out socket, treat w dry socket paste

Question 31

how many additional years of training does an oral surgeon need?

Answer 31

4-6

Question 32

what is a root tip pick used for?

Answer 32

remove broken root fragments

Question 33

what is luxate?

Answer 33

dislocate

Question 34

what is a surgical curette used for?

Answer 34

scoop out infectious tissue

Question 35

what two instruments are used for alveoplasty?

Answer 35

rongeur, bone file

Question 36

what does a scalpel do?

Answer 36

cuts tissue

Question 37

what is the difference between suture scissors and surgical scissors?

Answer 37

suture has a dip at the tip, surgical has straight blades

Question 38

how long can a surgical set up e open for before its no longer sterile?

Answer 38

1 hour

Question 39

what does an aseptic environment mean?

Answer 39

completely sterile

Question 40

any extraction is a form of a surgical procedure

Answer 40

true

Question 41

what is the time interval for ice packs to reduce swelling?

Answer 41

20 on/20 off

Question 42

post op: expected

Answer 42

mild pain, bleeding, swelling; expect to know something was done

Question 43

post op: discomfort and meds

Answer 43

slight discomfort, pain meds as needed

Question 44

post op: bleeding

Answer 44

gauze for 30-40 mins, change every 20 mins until bleeding stops excessive: call office

Question 45

post op: swelling

Answer 45

cold pack: 20 on/20 off; after 24 hours, apply heat 20 on/20 off

Question 46

post op: diet

Answer 46

eat: soft foods (apple sauce) dont eat: too hot/cold, alcohol (chips) do not use: straw

Question 47

post op: OHI

Answer 47

dont brush over surgical site; after 24 hours, warm saltwater every 2 hours; keep other teeth clean gently

Question 48

post op: bruising

Answer 48

normal (eyeballs, cheek, jaw)

Question 49

post op: stiffness

Answer 49

normal

Question 50

post op: other comp

Answer 50

dry socket: call office - flush socket, medicate w paste, dress, pain meds nausea/vomit: call office

Question 51

if you have questions/concerns

Answer 51

call the office