Dental Clinical Decision Making

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What is the primary factor that determines a patient's choice of treatment option?

The dentist's recommendation based on available treatment options
The patient's understanding of the procedures and their risks
The dentist's assessment of the patient's general and oral health
Biological, functional, personality, and fiscal considerations (correct)

According to the passage, which treatment option is more frequently applied than a fixed implant-supported prosthetic?

Complete denture (correct)
Removable partial denture
Partial denture
Implant-supported overdenture

What are the key advantages of an implant-supported overdenture compared to other options?

Improved patient comfort and satisfaction
Faster treatment time and easier maintenance
Lower cost and simpler procedure
Better functional and esthetic requirements, and reduced risk of supporting tissue morbidity (correct)

What is the clinical educational view emerging regarding the standard of complete denture service for prosthodontically maladaptive patients?

The standard should be implant-supported overdentures, particularly in the mandible (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'osseointegration' as mentioned in the passage?

It is a new dental technique that has ushered in a new era for the management of edentulous patients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the clinical decision-making process described in the passage?

To reflect the dentist's understanding of all available treatment options and how best to meet the patient's needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of providing the patient with an appreciation of the procedures, risks, and likely outcomes?

To ensure the patient is fully informed and can make an informed decision (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the conventional complete denture option is more frequently applied than a fixed implant-supported prosthetic?

Costs are a major determinant of patient choice, and complete dentures are generally less expensive (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the overall tone and perspective of the passage?

Advocating for the superiority of implant-supported overdentures over other options (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the main benefit of using an implant-supported/retained prosthesis compared to a conventional denture?

It reduces the impact of time-dependent regressive changes in the prosthodontic adaptive experience. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why the text continues to emphasize the importance of clinical skills and judgment required to treat patients with conventional complete dentures?

The misguided use of dental implants has proved an inadequate substitute for a lack of knowledge in removable prosthodontics. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dual purpose that the current edition of this text aims to underscore?

The clinical skills and judgment required to treat patients with either conventional dentures or implant-supported prostheses. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central message or perspective conveyed in the passage regarding the use of implant-supported prostheses?

The successful use of implants can be far from straightforward or guaranteed to be problem-free. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the relationship between conventional complete dentures and implant-supported prostheses?

Conventional dentures and implant-supported prostheses are two treatment options that dentists can potentially offer edentulous patients. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was the primary challenge faced by early researchers in the field of dental implants?

Achieving predictable and reliable integration of the implant with the jawbone (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Toronto Conference on Tissue Integrated Prostheses in 1982?

It introduced the concept of osseointegration to the broader dental community (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided in the table, which statement is true regarding the treatment options for edentulous patients?

Implant-supported fixed prostheses are recommended for patients with maladaptive denture-wearing experience (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the passage about the development of dental implant technology over time?

Dental implant technology faced significant challenges and setbacks before achieving success (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary advantage of implant-supported prostheses over conventional removable prostheses?

They overcome the disadvantages associated with conventional removable prostheses (B) Signup and view all the answers