Implant

Question 1

Overall goals for implant success

Answer 1

1. implant and surrounding tissue in a state of physiological and esthetic health
   - absence of mechanical complications
2. stable restoration over longterm function
   - functions according to prosthodontic purpose
3. exceeds pt’s expectations
   - meets clnical needs and esthetics of patient

Question 2

Specific indicators of successful implant

Answer 2

1) no mobility
2) no peri-implant radiolucency
3) <0.2 mm vertical bone loss/year after 1st year
4) asymptomatic
5) 85% success rate after 5yrs

80% success rate after 10yrs

Question 3

How do you prevent facial recession?

Answer 3

*bone supports soft tissue

proper tissue management- bone and soft tissue

proper 3 D placment

Question 4

What is the critical thickness of facial bone required for a maxillary anterior implant?

What % of the population meets this reuirement?

Answer 4

2mm

3%

Question 5

What pecentage of the population was found to have <1mm of facial bone?

<0.5mm?

Answer 5

90%

50%

Question 6

What are the 4 types of implant placment procedures (with respect to extraction and timing of placment)?

Answer 6

Type I- immediate

Question 7

What is the absolute critical consideration in the treatment plan of an implant?

Answer 7

the restorative/prosthetic plan

an implant functions as a support for a prosthesis

the porsthetic component dictates the implant tx plan

Question 8

Are implants cast or wrought metals?

What are common alloys used in implant fabrication?

Answer 8

• Implants are wrought metals
• Pure Ti or Ti-Aluminum/valadium alloys