Dental Implants: Gingival Former and Impression Procedure
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What is the purpose of placing a gingival former into an implant during the prosthetic phase of restoring an implant?

  • To enhance the aesthetics of the smile
  • To help facilitate soft-tissue healing around the implant (correct)
  • To stabilize the denture on the abutment
  • To connect the crown or bridge to the implant
  • What is the main difference in the diameter of gingival formers used for anterior and posterior teeth?

  • Anterior teeth require a wider diameter, while posterior teeth require a narrow diameter
  • The diameter of the gingival former does not matter
  • Anterior and posterior teeth require the same diameter
  • Anterior teeth require a narrow diameter, while posterior teeth require a wider diameter (correct)
  • During the prosthetic phase of restoring an implant, what is usually done until Osseo integration is confirmed?

  • The permanent crown is immediately placed
  • The patient undergoes further surgery
  • Temporary teeth are placed (correct)
  • The denture is snapped onto the abutment
  • Which phase of dental implant restoration requires an equal amount of technical expertise as the surgical phase?

    <p>Prosthetic phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of restoring an implant focuses on evenly distributing the forces of the implants?

    <p>Restoring a functional bite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a healing cup (gingival former) during the prosthetic phase?

    <p>Facilitate soft-tissue healing around the implant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practitioner will work on restoring a functional bite, aesthetics of the smile, and structural integrity of teeth during the prosthetic phase?

    <p>The dentist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the prosthetic phase of restoring an implant typically begin for a patient?

    <p>After the healing period</p> Signup and view all the answers

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