Question 1

Rough-surface implants show a higher rate of bone apposition and growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Probing implants should not be performed after loading for how long?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  1 year 
D)  Probing is not necessary; no periodontal ligament (PDL) exists 
A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  1 year 
D)  Probing is not necessary; no periodontal ligament (PDL) exists

Question 3

Orthodontic movement of implants is not possible once osseointegration has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A reversible inflammatory reaction in the soft tissues surrounding a functioning implant is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Failing implant 
B)  Peri-implantitis 
C)  Peri-implant disease 
D)  Peri-implant mucositis 
A)  Failing implant 
B)  Peri-implantitis 
C)  Peri-implant disease 
D)  Peri-implant mucositis

Question 5

Osseointegration is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  An osseous defect in the bone that surrounds one or more teeth 
B)  Inflammation in and around the area of a dental implant 
C)  Growth action of the bone tissue directly to the implant surface 
D)  The official name of the screw that secures the abutment to the implant 
A)  An osseous defect in the bone that surrounds one or more teeth 
B)  Inflammation in and around the area of a dental implant 
C)  Growth action of the bone tissue directly to the implant surface 
D)  The official name of the screw that secures the abutment to the implant

Question 6

The amount of bone-to-implant contact achieved at the time of implant placement is a determining factor in the stability of the implant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Any implant material is considered a foreign body.Commercially pure titanium is the only material that has not shown growth inhibition.

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 8

The amount of bone-to-implant contact required for success has not been determined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most conventional length for an implant is:

Accepted Answer

A)  4 to 10 mm 
B)  6 to 12 mm 
C)  8 to 14 mm 
D)  10 to 16 mm 
A)  4 to 10 mm 
B)  6 to 12 mm 
C)  8 to 14 mm 
D)  10 to 16 mm

Question 10

The location of an implant influences its success rate.Smoking may affect the success of an 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 11

One common clinical criterion used to assess patients with periodontal disease but that is of limited value around implants is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Probing 
B)  Mobility 
C)  Bleeding 
D)  Bone loss 
A)  Probing 
B)  Mobility 
C)  Bleeding 
D)  Bone loss

Question 12

Age is not a contraindication for dental implants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ideally,longitudinal trials of how many years are required to forecast the validity of emerging treatment concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 years 
B)  5 years 
C)  7 years 
D)  No specified timeframe 
A)  3 years 
B)  5 years 
C)  7 years 
D)  No specified timeframe

Question 14

All of the following are criteria for implant success except one.Which criterion is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absence of mobility 
B)  Presence of radiolucency 
C)  Less than 4 mm bone loss 
D)  Absence of marginal bone loss 
E)  Absence of soft-tissue complications 
A)  Absence of mobility 
B)  Presence of radiolucency 
C)  Less than 4 mm bone loss 
D)  Absence of marginal bone loss 
E)  Absence of soft-tissue complications

Question 15

All of the following are possible contraindications for patients considering implants except one.Which contraindication is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking 
B)  Osteoporosis 
C)  Steroid therapy 
D)  Anticoagulant therapy 
E)  Adults over 60 years of age 
A)  Smoking 
B)  Osteoporosis 
C)  Steroid therapy 
D)  Anticoagulant therapy 
E)  Adults over 60 years of age

Question 16

The dominant shape for implants is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Blade-shaped 
B)  Hexagonal 
C)  Cylindrical 
D)  Peg-shaped and hollow 
A)  Blade-shaped 
B)  Hexagonal 
C)  Cylindrical 
D)  Peg-shaped and hollow

Question 17

Titanium is the most common metal used in dental implants.One of the advantages of titanium is its scratch-resistant properties.

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 18

The term failing implant is synonymous with peri-implantitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most important aspect of a regular office maintenance visit with the dental hygienist for the patient with an implant is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Performing oral irrigation 
B)  Collecting charting data 
C)  Reinforcing the home care regimen 
D)  Taking radiographic images of the implant 
A)  Performing oral irrigation 
B)  Collecting charting data 
C)  Reinforcing the home care regimen 
D)  Taking radiographic images of the implant

Rough-surface implants show a higher rate of bone apposition and growth.

Probing implants should not be performed after loading for how long?

Orthodontic movement of implants is not possible once osseointegration has occurred.

A reversible inflammatory reaction in the soft tissues surrounding a functioning implant is termed:

Osseointegration is defined as:

The amount of bone-to-implant contact achieved at the time of implant placement is a determining factor in the stability of the implant.

Any implant material is considered a foreign body.Commercially pure titanium is the only material that has not shown growth inhibition.

The amount of bone-to-implant contact required for success has not been determined.

The most conventional length for an implant is:

The location of an implant influences its success rate.Smoking may affect the success of an implant.

One common clinical criterion used to assess patients with periodontal disease but that is of limited value around implants is:

Age is not a contraindication for dental implants.

Ideally,longitudinal trials of how many years are required to forecast the validity of emerging treatment concepts?

All of the following are criteria for implant success except one.Which criterion is the exception?

All of the following are possible contraindications for patients considering implants except one.Which contraindication is the exception?

The dominant shape for implants is:

Titanium is the most common metal used in dental implants.One of the advantages of titanium is its scratch-resistant properties.

The term failing implant is synonymous with peri-implantitis.

The most important aspect of a regular office maintenance visit with the dental hygienist for the patient with an implant is:

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

Rough-surface implants show a higher rate of bone apposition and growth.

Probing implants should not be performed after loading for how long?

Orthodontic movement of implants is not possible once osseointegration has occurred.

A reversible inflammatory reaction in the soft tissues surrounding a functioning implant is termed:

Osseointegration is defined as:

The amount of bone-to-implant contact achieved at the time of implant placement is a determining factor in the stability of the implant.

Any implant material is considered a foreign body.Commercially pure titanium is the only material that has not shown growth inhibition.

The amount of bone-to-implant contact required for success has not been determined.

The most conventional length for an implant is:

The location of an implant influences its success rate.Smoking may affect the success of an implant.

One common clinical criterion used to assess patients with periodontal disease but that is of limited value around implants is:

Age is not a contraindication for dental implants.

Ideally,longitudinal trials of how many years are required to forecast the validity of emerging treatment concepts?

All of the following are criteria for implant success except one.Which criterion is the exception?

All of the following are possible contraindications for patients considering implants except one.Which contraindication is the exception?

The dominant shape for implants is:

Titanium is the most common metal used in dental implants.One of the advantages of titanium is its scratch-resistant properties.

The term failing implant is synonymous with peri-implantitis.

The most important aspect of a regular office maintenance visit with the dental hygienist for the patient with an implant is:

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