CHAPTER 53 QA

CHAPTER 53 1. List the types of dental specialists who may recelve training In dental implants. Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon Periodontist Prosthodontist implantologist 2. What are the four types of extraoral radiographs used by the dentist in evaluating the dental implant patient? Periapical Panoramic Cephalometric Tomographic 3. What material is commonly used to make an implant? Endosteal Surgically placed into the jawbone 4. What cleaning accessories are used to clean implants? Partial denture clasp brushes Interproximal brushes Dental Implant floss 5. List the indications and contraindications to receiving a dental implant. Contraindications to implants: -Financial investment is greater than that for a bridge or denture. -Take a longer period of time to complete. -there is a risk for infection 6. The implant patient is evaluated in many different areas such as? Psychological evaluation dental examination medical history 7. Give the types of dental implants. Endosteal Subperiosteal implant and transosteal 8. Devices essential in plaque removal for implant patients: -Toothbrush -Single tufted toothbrush -Partial denture clasp brush -Interproximal brushes -Floss -Dental implant floss, with a stiff, curved end 9. What component of the endosteal implant attaches to the artificial tooth or teeth? Abutment post or Cylinder 10. When would a subperiosteal implant be recommended to a patient? For patients who do not have sufficient alveolar ridge remaining to support the endosteal implant. 11. Why are plaque and calculus easier to remove from an implant than from a natural tooth? Plaque is less adherent because implants are smooth Circumoral - Surrounding the mouth Endosteal - Type of implant that surgically embedded into the bone