Introduction to Implant Prosthodontics Tutorial 3

Question 1

what is a dental implant

Answer 1

artificial toot root that is surgically anchored to the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or teeth or denture in place

Question 2

what is the benefit of using implants

Answer 2

they don’t use adjacent teeth for support

Question 3

what are the two ways in which multiple teeth can be implant supported

Answer 3

cement retained
screw retained

Question 4

name four common post implant treatment complications

Answer 4

peri-implant mucositis
peri-implantitis
loose/ fractured components
late implant failure

Question 5

what is the role of the GDP in placing implants

Answer 5

oral hygiene advice
referral to an appropriately trained, indemnified and competent implant dentist
review tissues for signs of inflammation

Question 6

what is peri-implant mucositis

Answer 6

inflammation of peri-implant mucosa with no-evidence of crestal bone loss
infection with suppuration and inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding an implant