Chairside 2 Ch 53 Flashcards
A type of implant that is inserted through the inferior border of the mandible
Transosteal
A type of implant that is surgically embedded into the bone
Endo steal
The attachment of healthy bone to a dental implant
Osseo integration
Surrounding the mouth
Circumoral
A type of implant with a metal frame placed under the periosteum that lies on top of the mandible
Subperiosteal
A clear acrylic template placed over the alveolar ridge to assist in locating the proper placement for dental implants
Stent
Artificial teeth attached to anchors that have been surgically embedded into the bone or surrounding structures
Implants
Which dental specialist has training in dental implants
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon, periodontist, prosthodontist
What is the success rate for dental implants
90%
Which of the following is the minimum number of years a dental implant is expected to last
20 years
Compared with fixed prosthodontics, what is the financial investment for an implant
Greater than four fixed prosthodontics
What is the timeframe in completing an implant procedure
Approximately 3 to 9 months
Which extra oral radiograph will the dentist commonly used to evaluate a patient for implants
Panoramic radiograph, cephalometric radiograph, Tomogram
How is a surgical stent used for implant surgery
To guide placement of the implant screw
What material is the dental implant commonly fabricated from
Titanium