CLINICAL EVALUATION OF IMPLANT PATIENT

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What can be evaluated and quantified using simulation software in cases of alveolar ridge deficiency?

The distribution of mechanical forces on the implant
The restoration of the implant
The additional bone volume needed (correct)
The length and width of the implant

What type of data is used by simulation software to simulate placement of implants and restorations?

X-ray scan data
MRI scan data
CT scan data (correct)
Ultrasound scan data

What is the main benefit of using surgical guides in implant placement?

To increase the speed of the procedure
To reduce the need for CT scans
To reduce the cost of the procedure
To improve the precision and accuracy of the procedure (correct)

What is the primary function of specialized software programs in implant treatment planning?

To simulate placement of implants and restorations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of SIM/Plant software?

To acquire information directly from CBCT or CT scan data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about InVivo5 planning software?

It can acquire data directly from CBCT or CT scan DICOM files without the need for reformatting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of dental implant therapy?

To satisfy the patient's desire to replace one or more missing teeth in a secure, functional, and long-lasting manner (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential consideration in determining whether an implant is possible?

Local evaluation of potential jaw sites for implant placement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the patient evaluation process?

Identifying factors that might increase the risk of failure and determining whether the patient's expectations are reasonable (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of clinical evaluation in dental implant therapy?

To accurately diagnose the dentoalveolar condition and the overall mental and physical well-being of the patient (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration in determining whether a patient is a good candidate for implants?

The patient's overall mental and physical well-being (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of patient is dental implant therapy primarily used for?

Partial or complete edentulous patients or to retain removable prostheses (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of occlusal radiography in evaluating pathology?

Difficulty in positioning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of panoramic radiographs in evaluating implant patients?

Low radiation dose (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of magnification error in panoramic radiographs?

25% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the CT scan?

Sir Godfrey Hounsfield (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why panoramic radiographs should not be used for detailed measurements of proposed implant sites?

Magnification and distortion errors (C) Signup and view all the answers

When were CT scanners introduced in dentistry?

1990s (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using periapical radiographs, panoramic projections, and cross-sectional imaging in implant therapy?

To recognize risk factors and contraindications to implant therapy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between risk factors and contraindications to implant therapy?

Risk factors are situations where implants may be less predictable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the finding of the retrospective study of Turkyilmaz in 2010?

No evidence of diminished clinical success 1 year after implantation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the prospective study of Gomez-Moreno in 2014?

Elevated HbA1c causes more bone resorption after 3 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for making decisions about when implant therapy is not indicated?

The clinician and the patient (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of clinical success in the retrospective study of Turkyilmaz in 2010?

No bleeding on probing, no pathological probing depth, and a marginal bone loss of 0.3 ± 0.1 mm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using CT-guided surgery for implant placement?

To enable precise parallel placement of multiple implants (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of computer-generated stereolithographic surgical guides?

To fabricate a surgical template for implant placement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommendation of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology for initial evaluation of the dental implant patient?

Panoramic radiography with supplemental periapical radiographs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using software that allows for the fabrication of provisional and final restorations?

Simplified laboratory procedures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the dental laboratory in the CT-guided surgery process?

To use the surgical guides and mounted study casts to create interim or final prostheses (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of immediate loading prostheses?

The ability to insert a provisional prosthesis at the time of surgery (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern in cases where surgical guides are used in implant placement?

Higher cost of treatment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of assessing the edentulous area during preimplant evaluation?

To evaluate the bone quantity and quality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using proprietary software in implant treatment planning?

It enables the evaluation of the area of interest in multiple planes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of virtual teeth in proprietary software?

To simulate the planned restoration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern in cases where multiple implants are placed in an esthetic region?

The clinician's early learning curve (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using interactive tools in proprietary software?

It allows for more accurate measurements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of site evaluation with implants?

To assess the implant position and angulation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern in cases where the implant position is crucial to the planned restoration?

The clinician's early learning curve (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using measurement tools in proprietary software?

It allows for more accurate simulations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of outlining vital structures in proprietary software?

To avoid nerve damage and other complications (D) Signup and view all the answers