20 Questions
What is the primary advantage of screw-retained implant restorations in partially edentulous patients?
Retrievability
What is the main reason for primary stability in implant surgery?
Biometric stability immediately after implant insertion
According to the original Branemark concept, what is the recommended waiting period before loading the implant?
3-6 months
What is the main function of PDL fibers in natural teeth?
Act as shock absorbers
What is the term for prosthetic loading of the implant at any time between immediate and conventional loading?
Early loading
Why is proper cooling important during implant surgery?
To prevent bone necrosis
What is the primary advantage of cement-retained implant restorations in single-tooth restorations?
Passive fit
What is the term for the placement of an implant immediately after extraction?
Immediate placement
What is the primary factor affecting implant survival rates?
Primary stability
What is the recommended direction of occlusal forces in implant-supported restorations?
Vertical
What is the primary function of a dental implant?
To support a dental prosthesis
What is the term for the direct structural and functional connection between the living bone and the surface of a load-bearing implant?
Osseointegration
What is the purpose of different thread designs in dental implants?
To increase the surface area for osseointegration
What is the term for the surgical component that interfaces with the bones of the jaw to support a dental prosthesis?
Implant
What is the minimum healing period required before placement of a restoration?
3-4 months
What is the purpose of different surface treatments in dental implants?
To increase the surface area for osseointegration
What is the term for the connection between the implant fixture and the abutment?
Ball and socket
What is the term for a custom-made abutment?
Custom-made abutment
What is the term for the process of integrating the implant with the bone?
Osseointegration
What is the purpose of different lengths and diameters of dental implants?
To increase the surface area for osseointegration
This quiz covers the basics of dental implants, including the Branemark concept, implant components, and procedures for implant placement. It also explores factors affecting the success of dental implants.
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