Implants Flashcards
What are the three components of an implant?
implant Fixture
implant Abutment
implant Restoration
(FAR)
What are the desired properties of the implant fixture (the part in the bone)?
- sufficient strength to withstand occlusal force
- elastic modulus to withstand permanent deformation and optimum force transfer
- oxide layer to promote integration
True or False: the Oxide layer inhibits integration.
False, promotes!
The ____, _____, and _____ contribute to bone formation on the implant surface.
osteoblasts
osteoid
mineralized matrix
What consistutes a stable oxide film on the implant surface?
- stability over various pH
- protective
- good adherence
______ has excellent bio-compatibility.
Titanium
True or False: Titanium is corrosion resistant.
True
Titanium has low ____ and is _____.
density
light weight
What is the alpha and beta phase of titanium?
alpha: hexagonal, close-packed lattice
beta: body-centered cubic
The four grades of commercially pure titanium are based on impurities of ____, _____, and _____.
oxygen
iron
Nitrogen (..and maybe Carbon/Hydrogen too)
I.O.N
Which grade of titanium is purest?
Grade I
Which grade of titanium is the softest?
Grade I
Which type of titanium is commonly used?
Type 4
Which elements are used as alpha-stabilizers in titanium alloys?
aluminum, carbon, gallium, oxygen, nitrogen
C.O.N.G.A
Which elements are used as beta-stabilizers in titanium alloy?
nickel, copper, palladium, vanadium
Which type of titanium is most commonly used for implants?
Ti-6Al-4V
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aluminum = alpha
(vanadium = beta)
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What type of implant has been newly developed to use as an esthetic solution for thin gingiva?
zirconia
True or False: Yttria Oxide is added to zicronia to stabilize it at room temperature.
True
Typical dimensions of a one-piece zirconia dental implant.
- 1, 3.3mm diameter
4. 0, 5.5mm abutment height
True or False: there is a combo titanium-zirconium implant.
True