ch. 9 & 33 Flashcards
When does the Periodontal maintenance phase begin?
immediately following the completion of nonsurgical periodontal therapy
How often is the suggested frequency of periodontal maintenance for many patients with moderate chronic periodontitis
every 3 months
Periodontal pathogens destroy _______ more rapidly along a dental implant than natural tooth
bone
T/F The same bacteria that are pathogenic to natural teeth can be detrimental to dental implants.
True
What is considered an appropriate therapy for a patient at low risk for root caries?
OTC fluoride toothpaste
What are common reasons for a patient to be noncompliant?
Fear of dental treatment, expense of treatment, and denial
When would it be appropriate for an implant self-care interproximal brush?
When a standard wire interproximal brush is covered with a plastic adhesive to avoid the metal scratching the implant
What is an additional risk factor in implant failures?
Smoking
Clinical data collected at the periodontal maintenance appointment should be measured against what?
Initial baseline data
How often should dental implants be checked radiographically?
Annually
What type of pressure and scaler is needed to remove calc on implants?
Plastic scalers and light pressure because the calc does not interlock with the surface
What does the perio examination include?
inspection of tissues, attachment loss, levels of plaque & calc
What is best for instrumenting around implants?
A titanium scaler
does peri-implantitis cause bone loss?
yes
T/F Gingival fibers and periodontal ligaments do not attach to the titanium surface of the implant.
True
