Dental Implant Care

Question 1

W H A T I S A D E N T A L
I M P L A N T ?
(3)

Answer 1

• A fixed-titanium post that is
  surgically placed into the maxilla
  or mandible in order to anchor
  prosthetic replacement of teeth in
  an edentulous space
• Crown prosthesis can either be
  cement-retained or screw-
  retained
• Dental implants act like natural
  teeth and are prone to periodontal
  disease, however, not caries

Question 2

The gingival tissues surrounding dental implants
are not immune to periodontal diseases due to
the lack of a periodontal ligament. Peri-implant
gingival or alveolar mucosa has….

Answer 2

the same
morphology as natural teeth, and therefore, these
soft tissues react the same way to plaque
accumulation.

Question 3

D E N T A L I M P L A N T H E A L T H
In order to determine the health of a
dental implant, clinicians must utilize…

Answer 3

periodontal assessment techniques such
as radiographs and probes

Question 4

D E N T A L
I M P L A N T
E X A M I N A T I O N
(4)

Answer 4

• Evaluation of oral hygiene/biofilm control
• Visual assessment of gingival/peri-implant tissues
• Tactile assessment of peri-implant tissues
• Radiographic assessment of mesial and distal
  bone level

Question 5

P E R I - I M P L A N T
P R O B I N G
(2)

Answer 5

• Probing implants requires a light force
  using a traditional steel probe
• Due to distinct differences in peri-implant
  tissues compared to natural teeth, the
  probe inserts and penetrates the sulcus
  differently

Question 6

Peri-implant mucosal health is characterized by

Answer 6

pink, firm, and well-adapted gingival
tissues

Question 7

Peri-implant disease is associated with clinical (3)

Answer 7

erythema, edema, and loss of tissue
tightness around the implant

Question 8

If inflammation is present, peri-implant tissue must be

Answer 8

palpated for tenderness and
suppuration, probed, and new periapical radiographs must be obtained and compared
with baseline images to determine if attachment loss has occurred

Question 9

Good oral hygiene habits must be stressed — implants are placed

Answer 9

BEFORE

Question 10

After implant crown has been placed, patients should brush with

Answer 10

dentifrice to disrupt
biofilm accumulation

Question 11

Other dental hygiene aids, such as (3), can be used

Answer 11

floss, rubber tips, and interdental brushes

Question 12

Oral hygiene emphasis on

Answer 12

removal of biofilm and deposits along the gingival margin

Question 13

Dental clinicians can provide implant maintenance care through the removal of

Answer 13

biofilm and
calculus from implant components exposed to the oral environment

Question 14

At sites with excellent biofilm control and peri-implant health, the need for professional
instrumentation is

Answer 14

minimal

Question 15

Instrumentation should be limited to prevent damage to

Answer 15

implant components that can
contribute to plaque and calculus accumulation

Question 16

Metal instruments, such as curettes and
scalers and ultrasonic scalers have the
potential to

Answer 16

increase the surface roughness
of polished titanium

Question 17

UMKC has

Answer 17

plastic scalers and titanium
scalers available to clean around a dental
implant