20 Questions
What is the recommended treatment for neuropraxia, a type of nerve injury?
Removal of the offending element and oral administration of high doses of corticosteroids
What is the primary goal of microsurgery techniques in the treatment of nerve injuries?
To reestablish nerve continuity
What is the most severe type of nerve injury?
Neurotmesis
Which of the following is a characteristic of neurotmesis, a type of nerve injury?
Complete anesthesia for more than 3 months
What is the typical recovery time for axonotmesis?
2 to 6 months
What is the recommended course of action if a patient's situation has not improved after four months of nerve injury treatment?
Resort to microsurgery techniques
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a complete loss of feeling?
Anesthesia
What is the purpose of keeping the radiograph and calculation in the patient's chart?
To provide evidence of meticulous patient care
What is the primary difference between neurapraxia and axonotmesis?
Severity of injury
Which of the following is NOT a type of nerve injury?
Hyperesthesia
What is the reported incidence of nerve lesions in patients undergoing dental implant surgery?
0% to 44%
Which of the following is a direct cause of nerve injury during dental implant surgery?
Compression of the implant body into the canal
Which nerve is most likely to be affected by compression of the implant body into the canal?
Inferior alveolar nerve
What is the possible consequence of accidental intraneural injection during dental implant surgery?
All of the above
What is the likely outcome of traumatic flap reflection during dental implant surgery?
Nerve lesions
What is the primary cause of bleeding in implant surgery?
Lesions in any sublingual, lingual, perimandibular, or submaxillary artery
What is the result of failed osseointegration?
Implant loss or failure
What is a type of biologic complication in implant surgery?
Periimplantitis and bone loss
What is the classification of complications in implant surgery according to Carranza?
Surgical, biologic, technical, and esthetic complications
What is the common complication that can occur in the lower and anterior area of totally edentulous patients?
Bleeding
Test your knowledge on dental implant care including considerations for nerve canal position, treatment for excessive proximity to nerves, and management of inflammatory reactions. Learn about the importance of radiographs and meticulous patient care.
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