FINAL Flashcards
What surrounds the implant?
peri-implant tissues
the epithelium adapts to the titanium abutment post, creating a biological seal
implant to epithelial tissue
functions as a barrier between the implant and the oral cavity
biological seal
What do connective fiber bundles do?
support healthy gingiva around the abutment
Does an implant have cementum?
no
Connective tissue fibers can be what?
- oriented parallel to implant surface
- encircle the implant abutment
Are the connective tissue fibers attached to implant?
NOPE
the direct contact of the living bone with the surface of the implant body. This is MAJOR for implant success
osseointegration
Clinically, osseointegration is regarded as successful if there is what?
A. an absence of mobility of the implant
B. no discomfort/ pain when implant is used
C. no increased bone loss
D. less than 0.2 mm of bone loss annually after the first year in function
E. No inflammation of gingiva
Do implants have a PDL?
no
plaque induced inflammation of the soft tissues. NO BONE LOSS. May be localized in the mucosal tissues surrounding a dental implant.
peri-mucositis
Is peri-mucositis reversible?
yes
a chronic periodontitis affecting soft and hard tissues surrounding a functioning osseointegrated implant. BONE LOSS PRESENT
peri-implantitis
begins at the coronal portion of the implant while the apical portion continues to be osseointegrated
peri-implantitis
What are the risks factors for peri-implant diseases?
- history of previous perio disease
- smoking
- poor biofilm control
- residual cement
- biomechanical overload
How often should implants be radiographed?
1 year
Can you probe an implant?
Yes, probe using light lateral pressure
portion of the implant system that is surgically placed into the living alveolar bone
implant body
a titanium post that attaches to the implant body and protrudes partially or completely through gingival tissue into the mouth
abutment
What can happen if you break the biological seal while probing?
it can introduce bacteria into the implant inviroment
Why may a dental implant be hard to clean?
these restorations often have different designs and unusual contours that require focused self-care attention.
Why do interdental brushes need to be coated?
so the twisted wire doesn’t scratch the implant
What type of instrument should we use to clean an implant?
PLASTIC
Care for a removable prosthesis:
- pt can remove denture to clean it
- pt can use floss or 2x2 gauze to clean under metal abutment
- antimicrobial rinse may be used with pt with limited ability