Chapter 53 Dental implants

Question 1

Which Dental specialist has training in Dental implants?

Answer 1

Oral Maxillofacial surgeon, periodontist, prorthodontist

and General dentist

Question 2

What is an implant?

Answer 2

An artificial tooth that is attached to anchors that have been surgically embedded into the bone or surrounding structures.

Question 3

What are major indications for dental implants?

Answer 3

Replacing one or more missing teeth
Provide support for a bridge and eliminate the need for a partial denture.
Increase support
Stability and patient satisfaction for a full lower denture

Question 4

Which radiographs are used by the dentist for evaluation of patient for implants?

Answer 4

Panoramic, Cephalometred and tomogram

Question 5

What type of metal is used for implants?

Answer 5

Titanium

Question 6

How long do dental implants last?

Answer 6

A lifetime or minimum of 20 years

Question 7

What is the success rate of implants?

Answer 7

90%

Question 8

An implant that is inserted through the inferior border of the mandible?

Answer 8

Transosteal

Question 9

An implant that is surgically embedded into the bone?

Answer 9

Endosteal

Question 10

What component of the endosteal implant attaches to the artificial tooth or teeth?

Answer 10

Abutment post and or Cylinder

Question 11

The type of implant with a metal frame placed under the periosteum, but on the top of the bone?

Answer 11

Subperiosteal

Question 12

When would a subperiosteal implant be recommend for use?

Answer 12

Mandibular full denture

Question 13

How long could an implant procedure take from the beginning to the final appointment?

Answer 13

9 months

Question 14

The attachment of healthy bone to a dental implant?

Answer 14

Osseointegration

Question 15

Osseo means

Answer 15

Bone

Question 16

The bodies process of removing existing bone or hard tissue structure is?

Answer 16

Resorption

Question 17

What is the name of the clear acrylic template that is placed over the alveolar ridge to help locate the proper placement for dental implants?

Answer 17

Surgical stent

Question 18

Plaque and calculus are easier to remove from implants that from natural teeth because?

Answer 18

implants have a smooth surface

Question 19

What are examples of cleaning accessory used for implants are?

Answer 19

Toothbrush
Clasp brush
Interproixmal brush