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Dental Implants: Comprehensive Q&A for Dental Students, Exams of Nursing

Walden UniversityNursing

Explore key concepts of dental implants with this comprehensive question and answer guide. Covering topics from surgical procedures and implant materials to patient evaluation and post-operative care, this document provides valuable insights for dental students. Learn about the different types of implants, indications, contraindications, and essential home care practices. Enhance your understanding of implant dentistry with detailed explanations and practical knowledge.

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Chapter 53 Implants – actual
solution graded A+
Which dental specialist can be skilled in the placement of dental
implants? - ANS-Oral and maxillofacial surgron, periodontist,
prosthodontist
That success rate for dental implants is what? - ANS-90%
Which of the following is the minimum number of years a dental
implant is expected to last? - ANS-20 years
Compared with fixed prosthodontics, what is the financial
investment for an implant? - ANS-An implant is a bigger
investment than fixed prosthodontics
What is the time commitment for an implant procedure? - ANS-
Approx 3 to 9 months
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Chapter 53 Implants – actual

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Which dental specialist can be skilled in the placement of dental implants? - ANS-Oral and maxillofacial surgron, periodontist, prosthodontist That success rate for dental implants is what? - ANS-90% Which of the following is the minimum number of years a dental implant is expected to last? - ANS-20 years Compared with fixed prosthodontics, what is the financial investment for an implant? - ANS-An implant is a bigger investment than fixed prosthodontics What is the time commitment for an implant procedure? - ANS- Approx 3 to 9 months

Which extraoral radiographic image will the dentist generally use to evaluate a patient for implants? - ANS-Pan, cephalometric, tomogram (ct) How is a surgical stent utilized for implant surgery? - ANS-To guide placement for the dentist in the initial placement What material is the dental implant commonly fabricated from? - ANS-Titanium Osseo means what? - ANS-Bone What component of the endosteal implant attaches to the artificial tooth or teeth? - ANS-Abutment post A subperiosteal implant is commonly recommended for a what? - ANS-Mandibular full denture Plaque and calculus are easier to remove from implants than from natural teeth because why? - ANS-Implants have a smooth surface An example of a cleaning acessory used for implants is a what? - ANS-Toothbrush, clasp brush, interproximal brush What type of environment should be maintained during a surgical implant procedure? - ANS-Sterile What type of assessment will a prospective implant patient undergo? - ANS-Medical history evaluation, dental exam, psychological evaluation What is an implant? - ANS-A natural-looking replacement for missing teeth that incorporate principles from both fixed and removable prosthodontics with the use of bone-anchored implants

  • Must be sterilized before use What is an endosteal implant? - ANS-osseointegrated* implants
  • Titanium implant
  • Titanium abutment screw
  • Abutment post or cylinder
  • Osseointegration - process by which the living jawbone naturally grown around the implanted dental supports What are the steps for a endosteal implant procedure? - ANS-• First Surgery
  • Implant fixtures are placed within receptor sites in the bone at predetermined locations and sutured over
  • Implant sits undisturbed for 3 - 6 months
  • Second Surgery
  • Implant fixture exposed
  • Abutment screw connected to the anchor
  • After tissue heals
  • Final restorations are completed What is a subperiosteal implant? - ANS-• Metal frame placed under the periosteum and on top of the bone.
  • Indicated where there is an insufficient amount of alveolar ridge
  • Used most frequently to support mandibular denture Care of Implants What is the subperiosteal procedure? - ANS-• First Surgery
  • Alveolar ridge is exposed and impressions taken of the ridge.
  • Second Surgery (after frame made from impression is returned)
  • Alveolar ridge surgically exposed
  • Metal frame is place over the ridge
  • Tissues repositioned and sutured into place.

Home care/ auxiliary aids - ANS-- Toothbrush

  • Interproximal brushes
  • Floss
  • Implant floss
  • NO EXPOSED METAL PARTS
  • Routine Office Visits
  • Use of implant scalers, probes, etc