history & science behind implants Flashcards
What are the 5 potential options for the edentulous space?
- No treatment
- Removable partial dentures (conventional/complex)
- Bridgework
- Overdentures
- Implants
Name 4 advantages for Removable Partial Dentures.
- Cheap
- Easy to construct.
- Aesthetic.
- Removable but easily maintained.
Name 4 disadvantages of Removable Partial Dentures.
- Increased levels of dental plaque.
- Increased risk of dental caries and periodontal diseases.
- Lack of retention.
- Trauma to underlying tissues.
What are 4 disadvantages for removable partial dentures?
- Greater plaque accumulation.
- Increased gingival inflammation.
- Candidiasis.
- Increase in caries/root caries.
Reasons for missing teeth:
- Tooth Loss:
- caries
- endo failure
- perio disease
- trauma - Congenitally absent.
Why replace missing teeth?
- Aesthetic Improvement
- Avoids social stigma associated with tooth loss.
- Improve function.
- Improve speech.
- Space maintenance.
4 indications for fixed bridges:
- Short edentulous spans (1-2 missing teeth).
- Replacement of an existing bridge.
- Crowned abutment tooth.
- Sound abutment tooth.
Name 3 advantages for a resin bonded bridge.
- Fixed restoration.
- Minimal preparation required.
- Good aesthetics.
What are 2 disadvantages of a resin bonded bridge?
- Bond Failure
- Greying of the abutment tooth.
What are 5 indications for a removable partial denture?
- Long edentulous space.
- Multiple missing teeth on both sides of the arch.
- Transition to complete dentures.
- Immediate replacement for teeth.
What are 2 advantages for conventional bridges?
- Fixed restoration.
- Good aesthetics.
What are the 3 disadvantages for conventional bridges?
- Destructive
- Catastrophic Failure
- Difficult Maintenance
What are the 3 types of dental implant?
- Endosteal - root form or blade.
- Periosteal
- Transosteal - straight through the bone.
describes where they get their anchorage
What is an abutment tooth?
Tooth that a bridge is attached to.
What is the difference between a conventional and resin bonded bridge?
Conventional - crown the abutment and attach the bridge to it.
Resin Bonded - sound abutment tooth.