Chapter 53 Flashcards

Front

Which statement is correct about dental implants?

Back

They can eliminate the need for a removable partial denture.

Front

The ideal candidate for dental implants meets which of the stated criteria?

Back

Has good stable health

Front

Extraoral radiographs needed to evaluate the height, width, and quality of bone include which view?

Back

Tomographic

Front

What is the process by which the living jawbone naturally grows around the dental implant?

Back

Osseointegration

Front

The entire endosteal dental implant process may take _____ to reach completion.

Back

3 to 9 months

Front

Which statement is correct about surgical stents?

Back

It will be used as a guide that is positioned over the alveolar ridge to guide placement of the implant screws in their proper position.

Front

Implants are frequently made from titanium alone or coated with which material?

Back

ceramic

Front

Which of the following is the most commonly used coating material for dental implants? Tungsten, Hydroxyapatite, Polycarbonate, Pellicle

Back

Hydroxyapatite

Front

Which statement is correct about the formation of dental plaque and calculus on implants?

Back

Both dental plaque and dental calculus can form on dental implants.

Front

Reasons why dental implants are a significant commitment for patients

Back

Potentially higher costs than fixed or removable prosthesis and time needed to heal