Question 1

Why do dental implants need care and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plaque and calculus builds up on the implant and needs to be removed routinely. 
B)  Dental implants only last a short time and need to be replaced. 
C)  The teeth around the implant may fail and need to be monitored. 
D)  Implants are susceptible to decay just like real teeth. 
A)  Plaque and calculus builds up on the implant and needs to be removed routinely. 
B)  Dental implants only last a short time and need to be replaced. 
C)  The teeth around the implant may fail and need to be monitored. 
D)  Implants are susceptible to decay just like real teeth. A

Question 2

What is the last step of the implant procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed prosthesis stage 
B)  surgery 
C)  determining the type of implant to be used 
D)  cementing the implant 
A)  fixed prosthesis stage 
B)  surgery 
C)  determining the type of implant to be used 
D)  cementing the implant A

Question 3

What is screwed into the implant and attaches to the artificial tooth or denture?

Accepted Answer

A)  abutment post 
B)  screw 
C)  healing cap 
D)  implant post 
A)  abutment post 
B)  screw 
C)  healing cap 
D)  implant post A

Question 4

Dental implants have a great success rate, with anterior teeth success rates ranging from 85 to 95 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To fixate a full or partial denture especially in the mandible; crowns in small spaces; and for retention in orthodontic procedures a _____ is used.

Accepted Answer

A)  mini dental implant 
B)  medium dental implant 
C)  marginal dental implant 
D)  nano dental implant 
A)  mini dental implant 
B)  medium dental implant 
C)  marginal dental implant 
D)  nano dental implant

Question 6

Sometimes patients require bone grafting to build up the bone to ensure a successful dental implant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A __________ is placed over the tissues during surgery to guide the dentist in the placement of the implant.

Accepted Answer

A)  surgical stent template 
B)  mouth mold 
C)  neither a nor b 
D)  both a and b 
A)  surgical stent template 
B)  mouth mold 
C)  neither a nor b 
D)  both a and b

Question 8

The phases of treatment for dental implants can take up to ____ months.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  9 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  9

Question 9

Which implant technique places the implant into the bone and gingival tissue and is sutured into place?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-stage implant technique 
B)  two-stage implant technique 
C)  three-stage implant technique 
D)  four-stage implant technique 
A)  one-stage implant technique 
B)  two-stage implant technique 
C)  three-stage implant technique 
D)  four-stage implant technique

Question 10

What is used to stop post-operative bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure by biting on gauze 
B)  medication 
C)  wiping the surgical area with gauze 
D)  flushing the area with water 
A)  pressure by biting on gauze 
B)  medication 
C)  wiping the surgical area with gauze 
D)  flushing the area with water

Question 11

Fusion of the implant with bone tissue is termed ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osseoimplantation 
B)  osseointegration 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  osseoimplantation 
B)  osseointegration 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 12

What diet is prescribed to the patient for 2 days of post-operative care?

Accepted Answer

A)  clear liquids 
B)  raw vegetables 
C)  cooked foods 
D)  milk products such as pudding, ice cream, and yogurt 
A)  clear liquids 
B)  raw vegetables 
C)  cooked foods 
D)  milk products such as pudding, ice cream, and yogurt

Question 13

The usual phases of dental implant treatment include ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  surgical 
B)  restorative 
C)  neither a nor b 
D)  both a and b 
A)  surgical 
B)  restorative 
C)  neither a nor b 
D)  both a and b

Question 14

Which of the following can be used to augment brushing your teeth to care for a dental implant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Treading systems 
B)  Dental floss, including dental implant floss 
C)  Interproximal brushes, end-tufted brushes 
D)  Antibacterial rinses 
E)  Water irrigators 
A)  Treading systems 
B)  Dental floss, including dental implant floss 
C)  Interproximal brushes, end-tufted brushes 
D)  Antibacterial rinses 
E)  Water irrigators

Question 15

The most common types of dental implants include ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  subperiosteal 
B)  endosteal 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  subperiosteal 
B)  endosteal 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 16

Dental implants are made of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  titanium 
B)  stainless steel 
C)  porcelain 
D)  gold 
A)  titanium 
B)  stainless steel 
C)  porcelain 
D)  gold

Question 17

One of the factors in selecting the technique to place dental implants is the amount of _____ the implant can tolerate and still be successful.

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure 
B)  water 
C)  load 
D)  sensitivity 
A)  pressure 
B)  water 
C)  load 
D)  sensitivity

Question 18

In which technique does the implant protrudes through the tissue where a healing cap is placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-stage implant technique 
B)  two-stage implant technique 
C)  three-stage implant technique 
D)  four-stage implant technique 
A)  one-stage implant technique 
B)  two-stage implant technique 
C)  three-stage implant technique 
D)  four-stage implant technique

Question 19

The prosthesis placed after an implant is (are):
1) amalgam
2) crown
3) inlay
4) bridge
5) denture

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  1, 2, 3, 4 
C)  2, 3, 4, 5 
D)  2, 4, 5 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  1, 2, 3, 4 
C)  2, 3, 4, 5 
D)  2, 4, 5

Question 20

The _____ cap is a metal cap or screw that fits on the dental implant and keeps tissue and debris from getting into the implant.

Accepted Answer

A)  tooth 
B)  healing 
C)  tissue 
D)  screw 
A)  tooth 
B)  healing 
C)  tissue 
D)  screw

Exam 26: Dental Implants

Why do dental implants need care and maintenance?

What is the last step of the implant procedures?

What is screwed into the implant and attaches to the artificial tooth or denture?

Dental implants have a great success rate, with anterior teeth success rates ranging from 85 to 95 percent.

To fixate a full or partial denture especially in the mandible; crowns in small spaces; and for retention in orthodontic procedures a _____ is used.

Sometimes patients require bone grafting to build up the bone to ensure a successful dental implant.

A __________ is placed over the tissues during surgery to guide the dentist in the placement of the implant.

The phases of treatment for dental implants can take up to ____ months.

Which implant technique places the implant into the bone and gingival tissue and is sutured into place?

What is used to stop post-operative bleeding?

Fusion of the implant with bone tissue is termed ____________.

What diet is prescribed to the patient for 2 days of post-operative care?

The usual phases of dental implant treatment include ____________.

Which of the following can be used to augment brushing your teeth to care for a dental implant?

The most common types of dental implants include ____________.

Dental implants are made of ____________.

One of the factors in selecting the technique to place dental implants is the amount of _____ the implant can tolerate and still be successful.

In which technique does the implant protrudes through the tissue where a healing cap is placed?

The prosthesis placed after an implant is (are): 1) amalgam 2) crown 3) inlay 4) bridge 5) denture

The _____ cap is a metal cap or screw that fits on the dental implant and keeps tissue and debris from getting into the implant.

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