Dental Implant-Abutment Connection

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What is the primary function of the crest module in an implant?

To support the implant's macroscopic retentive elements
To facilitate the joining of the implant body and abutment
To provide a transition zone from the implant body to the transosteal region (correct)
To increase the surface area of the implant

What is the advantage of threaded design implants compared to cylindrical implants?

Increased surface roughness
Greater functional surface area (correct)
Improved implant-abutment connection
Reduced risk of implant complication

What is the purpose of surface treatment in implant design?

To enhance osseointegration (correct)
To facilitate the implant-abutment connection
To reduce the risk of implant fracture
To improve the aesthetics of the implant

What type of implant design features a separate implant body and abutment joined together by a screw?

Two-piece implant (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the abutment in implant dentistry?

To support the restoration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the implant body design that combines a screw and cylinder?

Screw-cylinder combination (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the implant-abutment connection in implant dentistry?

To facilitate the joining of the implant body and abutment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of thread geometry is characterized by a reverse inclination of the threads?

Reverse buttress (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the platform in the crest module?

To support the soft tissue (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the region where the implant body transitions to the transosteal region?

Transition zone (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a healing abutment?

To allow soft tissue to heal and mature around the future implant abutment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of abutment is commonly used and depends on the height of the axial walls?

Abutment for cement retention (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a custom/castable abutment?

It can be used in more complicated clinical situations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an angled abutment?

To decrease unfavorable inclinations of implants (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a standard abutment and an anatomical abutment?

The design of the abutment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a CAD/CAM abutment?

It is more precise than traditional casting methods (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum height of the axial walls for abutments for cement retention?

5mm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the one-stage/non-submerged approach?

To reduce the number of surgical procedures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a zirconia abutment?

It is more aesthetically pleasing than metal abutments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the implant team in ensuring a successful treatment outcome?

To adopt a multidisciplinary approach (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the external hex connection in the original protocol by Branemark?

To transfer and torquing device (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the internal abutment connection?

It distributes forces deep within the body of the implant (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of the internal abutment connection in terms of screw loosening?

It decreases the risk of screw loosening (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the external and internal abutment connections?

The external connection is located outside the body of the implant, while the internal connection is located within the body of the implant (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cover screw in the two-stage/submerged approach?

To prevent bone, soft tissue or debris from invading the implant (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of the internal abutment connection in terms of joint stability?

It decreases the risk of joint opening (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the external abutment connection in terms of its geometric projection?

It has a distinct geometric projection external to the body of the implant (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of the internal abutment connection?