Dr. Schnell

Question 1

what is the difference between implant assisted and supported?

Answer 1

supported does not rely on tissue, where as assisted relies on tissue and bone

Question 2

who old do you want older dentures to be?

Answer 2

1-2 yrs

Question 3

what is the main constraint when retrofitting dentures?

Answer 3

space analysis between ridge and occlusal plane

Question 4

how much vertical space do you need for micro ERAs

Answer 4

8-10mm

Question 5

how much vertical space do you need for locator attachments

Answer 5

11 + mm

Question 6

most common place for 2 implants?

Answer 6

lingual to the canines

Question 7

most common place for 4 implants?

Answer 7

laterals and 1st premolars

Question 8

if you have two implants in the mandibular, ideally how far do you want them apart?

Answer 8

15mm

Question 9

space between nylon male and metal housing allows for what

Answer 9

vertical resiliency and rotational movement

Question 10

what requires metal housing

Answer 10

locator

Question 11

does micro era need a metal housing?

Answer 11

no

Question 12

rotary resilient is used for what type of implant?

Answer 12

implant assisted prosthesis

Question 13

the more resilient the attachment, the more you must rely on what?

Answer 13

the ridge and tissue

Question 14

most frequent application for 2 implant fixtures on

mandible

Answer 14

rotary resilient attachment

Question 15

what determined abutment selection?

Answer 15

angulation and inter-arch space

Question 16

micro ERA has 2 piece and 1 piece, whats the difference?

Answer 16

2 piece allows for angle correction

Question 17

angle correction for micro ERA is where

Answer 17

in the abutment

Question 18

how do you correct for angulation with locators?

Answer 18

retention rings

Question 19

are micro era larger or smaller than locator?

Answer 19

smaller.

Question 20

shape of micro era

Answer 20

6 sided

Question 21

clearance needed for micro era?

Answer 21

6-7mm

Question 22

shape of locator

Answer 22

round

Question 23

clearance needed for locator

Answer 23

8mm

Question 24

what type of occlusion do you want?

Answer 24

lingual contact occlusion

Question 25

delivers less lateral force but is harder to remain in

“balance”

Answer 25

monoplane

Question 26

delivers more lateral force but is easier to remain in

“balance”

Answer 26

anatomical

Question 27

lingual contact occlusion uses what kind of tooth set up?

Answer 27

modified anatomical to reduce lateral force and easier to remain in balance

Question 28

relines and rebases, are they more common for these types of dentures or ones without implants?

Answer 28

more common

Question 29

how often are attachments replaces

Answer 29

every year, pt should know about this

Question 30

healing collar should be placed how many mm above the tissue?

Answer 30

2-3

Question 31

height of locator abutment is determined by what?

Answer 31

distance from implant platform to margin