Question 1

100% integration never develops with dental implants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Root-form endosseous implants have direct osseous anchorage with the alveolar bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Locally delivered antimicrobial agents are often used as adjunct therapy around dental implants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

All of the following oral hygiene tools can be safely used for home care of the dental implant except one.Which tools are the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interproximal brushes 
B)  Floss, yarn, and gauze 
C)  Power-assisted brushes 
D)  Metal periodontal instruments 
A)  Interproximal brushes 
B)  Floss, yarn, and gauze 
C)  Power-assisted brushes 
D)  Metal periodontal instruments

Question 5

Endosseous

Accepted Answer

A) Is placed in the bone and can be a blade-shaped or a root-form implant. 
B) Is used only in the mandibular arch to anchor the prosthesis; no direct bone anchorage is provided. 
C) Custom cast framework is placed beneath the periosteum.This implant can be used in both maxillary and mandibular arches. 
A) Is placed in the bone and can be a blade-shaped or a root-form implant. 
B) Is used only in the mandibular arch to anchor the prosthesis; no direct bone anchorage is provided. 
C) Custom cast framework is placed beneath the periosteum.This implant can be used in both maxillary and mandibular arches.

Question 6

The crestal bone around a healthy implant is located approximately how far from the top of the implant fixture when viewed on radiographic images?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.1 to 0.5 mm 
B)  0.5 to 1 mm 
C)  0.5 to 3 mm 
D)  2 to 3 mm 
A)  0.1 to 0.5 mm 
B)  0.5 to 1 mm 
C)  0.5 to 3 mm 
D)  2 to 3 mm

Question 7

Progression of inflammatory disease around implants appears to be more rapid than in natural teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Titanium rapidly forms a layer of surface oxides.This layer prevents corrosion on the surface,promoting tissue integration.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 9

Patients with implants should usually be scheduled for assessment and treatment with the dental hygienist at what interval?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monthly 
B)  Every 3 months 
C)  Every 6 months 
D)  Every 12 months 
A)  Monthly 
B)  Every 3 months 
C)  Every 6 months 
D)  Every 12 months

Question 10

Powered toothbrushes are superior to manual toothbrushes for patients with implants.Only patients with implants with limited dexterity can benefit from the use of interdental cleaning aids.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 11

Subperiosteal

Accepted Answer

A) Is placed in the bone and can be a blade-shaped or a root-form implant. 
B) Is used only in the mandibular arch to anchor the prosthesis; no direct bone anchorage is provided. 
C) Custom cast framework is placed beneath the periosteum.This implant can be used in both maxillary and mandibular arches. 
A) Is placed in the bone and can be a blade-shaped or a root-form implant. 
B) Is used only in the mandibular arch to anchor the prosthesis; no direct bone anchorage is provided. 
C) Custom cast framework is placed beneath the periosteum.This implant can be used in both maxillary and mandibular arches.

Question 12

Transosteal

Accepted Answer

A) Is placed in the bone and can be a blade-shaped or a root-form implant. 
B) Is used only in the mandibular arch to anchor the prosthesis; no direct bone anchorage is provided. 
C) Custom cast framework is placed beneath the periosteum.This implant can be used in both maxillary and mandibular arches. 
A) Is placed in the bone and can be a blade-shaped or a root-form implant. 
B) Is used only in the mandibular arch to anchor the prosthesis; no direct bone anchorage is provided. 
C) Custom cast framework is placed beneath the periosteum.This implant can be used in both maxillary and mandibular arches.

Question 13

The term loading refers to the placement of the implant into the bone.The direction and amount of force placed on the long axis of a dental implant influences the success of the implant.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 14

The epithelium adheres to the titanium collar of the implant via which type of mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemidesmosome 
B)  Connective tissue 
C)  Supracrestal fibers 
D)  Keratin or parakeratin 
A)  Hemidesmosome 
B)  Connective tissue 
C)  Supracrestal fibers 
D)  Keratin or parakeratin

Question 15

Implant successes can be assessed using conventional radiographic images of the implant.For a more accurate assessment,the clinician should use digital radiography and computed tomography.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 16

Hormone replacement therapy and osteoporosis have been shown to influence implant survival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Implants can be clinically used to treat:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillofacial deformities 
B)  Single tooth replacements 
C)  Patients who are partially or completely edentulous 
D)  Only A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Maxillofacial deformities 
B)  Single tooth replacements 
C)  Patients who are partially or completely edentulous 
D)  Only A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 18

The pathogens in failing implants are similar in quality to that of adult periodontitis and recurrent forms of periodontal disease.The quantity of the pathogenic microbes differs around failing implants.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 19

Bone tissue related to inflammation around implants usually radiographically appears in the shape of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Knife 
B)  Blade 
C)  Saucer 
D)  Coffee cup 
A)  Knife 
B)  Blade 
C)  Saucer 
D)  Coffee cup

Question 20

The selection for implant length is based on the available bone height and proximity to vital structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

100% integration never develops with dental implants.

Root-form endosseous implants have direct osseous anchorage with the alveolar bone.

Locally delivered antimicrobial agents are often used as adjunct therapy around dental implants.

All of the following oral hygiene tools can be safely used for home care of the dental implant except one.Which tools are the exception?

Endosseous

The crestal bone around a healthy implant is located approximately how far from the top of the implant fixture when viewed on radiographic images?

Progression of inflammatory disease around implants appears to be more rapid than in natural teeth.

Titanium rapidly forms a layer of surface oxides.This layer prevents corrosion on the surface,promoting tissue integration.

Patients with implants should usually be scheduled for assessment and treatment with the dental hygienist at what interval?

Powered toothbrushes are superior to manual toothbrushes for patients with implants.Only patients with implants with limited dexterity can benefit from the use of interdental cleaning aids.

Subperiosteal

Transosteal

The term loading refers to the placement of the implant into the bone.The direction and amount of force placed on the long axis of a dental implant influences the success of the implant.

The epithelium adheres to the titanium collar of the implant via which type of mechanism?

Implant successes can be assessed using conventional radiographic images of the implant.For a more accurate assessment,the clinician should use digital radiography and computed tomography.

Hormone replacement therapy and osteoporosis have been shown to influence implant survival.

Implants can be clinically used to treat:

The pathogens in failing implants are similar in quality to that of adult periodontitis and recurrent forms of periodontal disease.The quantity of the pathogenic microbes differs around failing implants.

Bone tissue related to inflammation around implants usually radiographically appears in the shape of a:

The selection for implant length is based on the available bone height and proximity to vital structures.

Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology

Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response

Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors

Gingival Diseases

Periodontal Diseases

Clinical Assessment

Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases

Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient

Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders

Plaque Biofilm and Disease Control for the Periodontal Patient

Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy

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Exam 15: Dental Implants

100% integration never develops with dental implants.

Root-form endosseous implants have direct osseous anchorage with the alveolar bone.

Locally delivered antimicrobial agents are often used as adjunct therapy around dental implants.

All of the following oral hygiene tools can be safely used for home care of the dental implant except one.Which tools are the exception?

Endosseous

The crestal bone around a healthy implant is located approximately how far from the top of the implant fixture when viewed on radiographic images?

Progression of inflammatory disease around implants appears to be more rapid than in natural teeth.

Titanium rapidly forms a layer of surface oxides.This layer prevents corrosion on the surface,promoting tissue integration.

Patients with implants should usually be scheduled for assessment and treatment with the dental hygienist at what interval?

Powered toothbrushes are superior to manual toothbrushes for patients with implants.Only patients with implants with limited dexterity can benefit from the use of interdental cleaning aids.

Subperiosteal

Transosteal

The term loading refers to the placement of the implant into the bone.The direction and amount of force placed on the long axis of a dental implant influences the success of the implant.

The epithelium adheres to the titanium collar of the implant via which type of mechanism?

Implant successes can be assessed using conventional radiographic images of the implant.For a more accurate assessment,the clinician should use digital radiography and computed tomography.

Hormone replacement therapy and osteoporosis have been shown to influence implant survival.

Implants can be clinically used to treat:

The pathogens in failing implants are similar in quality to that of adult periodontitis and recurrent forms of periodontal disease.The quantity of the pathogenic microbes differs around failing implants.

Bone tissue related to inflammation around implants usually radiographically appears in the shape of a:

The selection for implant length is based on the available bone height and proximity to vital structures.

Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology

Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response

Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors

Gingival Diseases

Periodontal Diseases

Clinical Assessment

Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases

Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient

Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders

Plaque Biofilm and Disease Control for the Periodontal Patient

Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy

Filters