chapter 53 dental assisting

a type of implant that is surgically inserted in the inferior border of the mandible

transosteal

the implant is surgically embedded into the maxilla or madible

endosteal

is the process by which cells healthy bone become attached and grow around dental implant

osseoingration

means surrounding the mouth

circumoral

implant has a metal frame that is surgically placed under the periosteum and lies on top of a dental implant

superiosteal

artificial teeth attached to anchors that have been surgically embedded into the bone or surrounding structures are termed

implants

is a clear acrylic template placed over the alveolar ridge to aid the dentist in placement of a dental implant

stent

is a type of metal used for implants

titanium

which dental specialist can be skilled in the placement of dental implant?

a. oral and maxillofacial surgeon

b. periodontist

c. prothsodontist

d. all of the above

d. all of the above

the success rate for dental implants is_____

a. 50%

b. 70%

c. 90%

d. 100%

c. 90%

which of the following is the minimum number of years a dental implant is expected to last?

a. 5 years

b. 10 years

c. 20 years

d. 30 years

c. 20 years

compared with fixed prothsodontics what is the financial investment for an implant?

a. an implant is bigger investment than fixed prothosdontics

b. fixed prosthodontics is a bigger investment than an implant

c. both procedures average about the same cost

d. insurance will cover the difference

a. an implant is bigger investment than fixed prothosdontics

what is the time commitment for an implant procedure?

a. approximately 2-4 weeks

b. approximately 6-8 weeks

c. approximately 3-9 months

d. approximately 1 year

c. approximately 3-9 years

what extraoral radiographic image will the dentist generally use to evaluate a patient for implants>

a. panoramic radiograph

b. celphalometric radiograph

c. tomogram

d. all of the above

d. all of the above

how is a surgical stent utilized for implant surgery?

a. to hold the tissue in place

b. to guide placement for the dentist in the initial placement

c. to maintain the teeth in an upright position

d. to assist in the healing process

b. to guide placement for the dentist in the initial placement

what material is the dental implant commonly fabricated from?

a. bone graft

b. stainless steal

c. titanium

d. enamel

c. titanium

osseo means

a. implant

b. tissue

c. stent

d. bone

d. bone

what component of the endosteal implant attaches to the artificial tooth or teeth?

a. abutment post

b. cylinder

c. stent

d. a and b

d. a and b

a subperiosteal implant is commonly recommended for a

a. maxillary anterior bridge

b. mandibular full denture

c. mandibular posterior crown

d. maxillary full denture

b. mandibular full denture

plaque and calculus are easier to remove from implants than from natural teeth because....

a. implants have a rough surface

b. implants have a natural cleansing cover

c. implants have a smooth surface

d. implants have fluoride embedded in the teeth

c. implants have a smooth surface

an example of a cleaning accessory used for implants is a....

a. toothbrush

b. clasp brush

c. inter proximal brush

d. all of the above

d. all of the above

what type of environment should be maintained during a surgical implant procedure?

a. aseptic

b. sterile

c. clean

d. cold

b. sterile

what type of assestment will a prospective implant patient undergo?

a. medical history evaluation

b. dental examination

c. psychological evaluation

d. all of the above

d. all of the above