Question 1

Which dental radiographs are necessary to determine anatomic structures before placing an implant?

Accepted Answer

A) Periapical 
B) Bitewing 
C) Occlusal 
D) Vertical bitewing 
A) Periapical 
B) Bitewing 
C) Occlusal 
D) Vertical bitewing A

Question 2

Which medical conditions can contraindicate placement of implants?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases 
B) Compromised immune systems 
C) Chronic conditions that may impede healing 
D) All of the above 
A) Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases 
B) Compromised immune systems 
C) Chronic conditions that may impede healing 
D) All of the above D

Question 3

Implants are frequently made from titanium,by itself or coated with which material?

Accepted Answer

A) Tungsten 
B) Hydroxyapatite 
C) Polycarbonate 
D) Pellicle 
A) Tungsten 
B) Hydroxyapatite 
C) Polycarbonate 
D) Pellicle B

Question 4

What is placed into the implant during the second stage of surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydroxyapatite 
B) Abutment post 
C) Titanium abutment 
D) A stent 
A) Hydroxyapatite 
B) Abutment post 
C) Titanium abutment 
D) A stent

Question 5

What occurs during the second surgery of an osseointegrated implant?

Accepted Answer

A) Endosteal implant fixture is exposed. 
B) Abutment screw is connected to the anchor. 
C) Abutment screw is connected to the prosthesis. 
D) All of the above occur. 
A) Endosteal implant fixture is exposed. 
B) Abutment screw is connected to the anchor. 
C) Abutment screw is connected to the prosthesis. 
D) All of the above occur.

Question 6

Which sequence represents the correct sequence for implant placement from start to finish?
1)The titanium implant is surgically embedded into the bone.
2)The abutment post or cylinder attaches to the artificial tooth.
3)The titanium abutment screw is screwed into the implant after osseointegration of the implant and during stage II surgery.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) Neither dental plaque nor dental calculus can form on dental implants. 
B) Dental plaque can form on dental implants but dental calculus will not. 
C) Dental plaque cannot form on dental implants, but dental calculus will form. 
D) Both dental plaque and dental calculus can form on dental implants. 
A) Neither dental plaque nor dental calculus can form on dental implants. 
B) Dental plaque can form on dental implants but dental calculus will not. 
C) Dental plaque cannot form on dental implants, but dental calculus will form. 
D) Both dental plaque and dental calculus can form on dental implants.

Question 8

How long is the healing period for the first osseointegrated implant surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 weeks 
B) 2 to 3 weeks 
C) 1 to 3 days 
D) 1 to 2 months 
A) 1 to 2 weeks 
B) 2 to 3 weeks 
C) 1 to 3 days 
D) 1 to 2 months

Question 9

Which oral anatomic structures are factors in the placement of dental implants?

Accepted Answer

A) Maxillary tuberosity 
B) Maxillary sinus and nasal floor 
C) Retromolar area 
D) Lacrimal bones 
A) Maxillary tuberosity 
B) Maxillary sinus and nasal floor 
C) Retromolar area 
D) Lacrimal bones

Question 10

Which statement is correct about surgical stents?

Accepted Answer

A) 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. 
B) The drill bit is used to prepare the alveolus to receive the implant. 
C) It is used to hold the patient's mouth open during the surgical procedure. 
D) It fits under the crown and over the root form implant. 
A) 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. 
B) The drill bit is used to prepare the alveolus to receive the implant. 
C) It is used to hold the patient's mouth open during the surgical procedure. 
D) It fits under the crown and over the root form implant.

Question 11

When surgically placing implants,it is recommended to include which team member?

Accepted Answer

A) General dentist 
B) Expanded functions dental assistant 
C) Surgical dental assistant 
D) Sterile circulating assistant 
A) General dentist 
B) Expanded functions dental assistant 
C) Surgical dental assistant 
D) Sterile circulating assistant

Question 12

How long does it take for the implant to osseointegrate to the bone?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 weeks 
B) 1 to 2 months 
C) 3 to 6 months 
D) Approximately 1 year 
A) 1 to 2 weeks 
B) 1 to 2 months 
C) 3 to 6 months 
D) Approximately 1 year

Question 13

The blade or cylinder that is surgically embedded into the bone during the first surgery is which type of implant?

Accepted Answer

A) Endosteal 
B) Titanium 
C) Titanium abutment 
D) Abutment post or cylinder 
A) Endosteal 
B) Titanium 
C) Titanium abutment 
D) Abutment post or cylinder

Question 14

Which implant is generally used as an alternative for patients with bridges or removable dentures?

Accepted Answer

A) Endosteal 
B) Titanium 
C) Subperiosteal 
D) Transosteal 
A) Endosteal 
B) Titanium 
C) Subperiosteal 
D) Transosteal

Question 15

The placement of dental implants involves both _____ of the prosthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) extractions and placement 
B) surgery and placement 
C) design and fabrication 
D) preparation and placement 
A) extractions and placement 
B) surgery and placement 
C) design and fabrication 
D) preparation and placement

Question 16

Which statement is correct about dental implants?

Accepted Answer

A) They require modification of adjacent teeth. 
B) They are far less expensive than a conventional bridge. 
C) They can prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompany bridgework and dentures. 
D) They can support a bridge, but not a denture. 
A) They require modification of adjacent teeth. 
B) They are far less expensive than a conventional bridge. 
C) They can prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompany bridgework and dentures. 
D) They can support a bridge, but not a denture.

Question 17

The implantation process involves several steps and may take _____ months to complete.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 3 
B) 3 to 6 
C) 3 to 9 
D) 6 to 12 
A) 1 to 3 
B) 3 to 6 
C) 3 to 9 
D) 6 to 12

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) Has good stable health and adequate alveolar bone 
B) Is willing to commit to conscientious oral hygiene and regular dental visits 
C) Is concerned about the financial investment of implants 
D) Both a and b 
A) Has good stable health and adequate alveolar bone 
B) Is willing to commit to conscientious oral hygiene and regular dental visits 
C) Is concerned about the financial investment of implants 
D) Both a and b

Question 19

Which statement is incorrect concerning the maintenance of dental implants?

Accepted Answer

A) Plaque and calculus will form on implants and is more difficult to remove from implants than from natural teeth. 
B) The health of the peri-implant tissues is a critical factor in the success of dental implants. 
C) It is still necessary to schedule patients with implants for cleanings, exams, and radiographs. 
D) Dental implants can last as long as 20 years or more. 
A) Plaque and calculus will form on implants and is more difficult to remove from implants than from natural teeth. 
B) The health of the peri-implant tissues is a critical factor in the success of dental implants. 
C) It is still necessary to schedule patients with implants for cleanings, exams, and radiographs. 
D) Dental implants can last as long as 20 years or more.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Reverse Towne projection 
B) Waters projection 
C) Tomographic 
D) Submentovertex 
A) Reverse Towne projection 
B) Waters projection 
C) Tomographic 
D) Submentovertex

Exam 53: Dental Implants

Which dental radiographs are necessary to determine anatomic structures before placing an implant?

Which medical conditions can contraindicate placement of implants?

Implants are frequently made from titanium,by itself or coated with which material?

What is placed into the implant during the second stage of surgery?

What occurs during the second surgery of an osseointegrated implant?

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

How long is the healing period for the first osseointegrated implant surgery?

Which oral anatomic structures are factors in the placement of dental implants?

Which statement is correct about surgical stents?

When surgically placing implants,it is recommended to include which team member?

How long does it take for the implant to osseointegrate to the bone?

The blade or cylinder that is surgically embedded into the bone during the first surgery is which type of implant?

Which implant is generally used as an alternative for patients with bridges or removable dentures?

The placement of dental implants involves both _____ of the prosthesis.

Which statement is correct about dental implants?

The implantation process involves several steps and may take _____ months to complete.

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

Which statement is incorrect concerning the maintenance of dental implants?

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

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