Implants (Introduction) Flashcards
Definition of a Dental Implant
An artificial titanium fixture placed surgically into the jawbone to replace missing teeth and support crowns, bridges, or dentures.
What is osseointegration?
Osseointegration is the process where bone grows onto the implant surface and anchors the implant in the bone, discovered by Prof. Branemark in 1952.
What is a dental abutment?
A component that attaches the dental prosthesis to the dental implant.
What is the function of a healing cap in dental implants?
It prevents tissue from invading the implant area during healing and aids in suturing.
Why are dental implants preferred over traditional crowns and bridges?
They have a high success rate, are durable, prevent bone loss, and preserve adjacent dental tissues.
What are the main indications for dental implants?
Intolerance to dentures, partial edentulism, and high aesthetic/functional demands.
What are some contraindications for dental implants?
Periodontal disease, serious systemic diseases, smoking, lack of bone, and bruxism.
What are the key advantages of dental implants?
They preserve alveolar bone, last for many years, and significantly increase bite force.
What are the key advantages of dental implants?
They preserve alveolar bone, last for many years, and significantly increase bite force.
What are the main disadvantages of dental implants?
They are expensive, require surgery, and have a long treatment period.
What are the four types of dental implants by design?
- Endosteal
- Subperiosteal
- Transosteal
- Intramucosal.
What are the four types of dental implants by design?
- Endosteal
- Subperiosteal
- Transosteal
- Intramucosal.
What defines a successful dental implant?
It is immobile, painless, infection-free, and shows less than 2mm of bone loss annually after the first year.
What are common complications associated with dental implants?
Intraoperative issues like nerve injury and postoperative issues like infection, implant loosening, and nerve damage.
