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What is the purpose of placing a gingival former into an implant during the prosthetic phase of restoring an implant?
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?
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?
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?
Which phase of dental implant restoration requires an equal amount of technical expertise as the surgical phase?
What aspect of restoring an implant focuses on evenly distributing the forces of the implants?
What aspect of restoring an implant focuses on evenly distributing the forces of the implants?
What is the purpose of a healing cup (gingival former) during the prosthetic phase?
What is the purpose of a healing cup (gingival former) during the prosthetic phase?
Which practitioner will work on restoring a functional bite, aesthetics of the smile, and structural integrity of teeth during the prosthetic phase?
Which practitioner will work on restoring a functional bite, aesthetics of the smile, and structural integrity of teeth during the prosthetic phase?
When does the prosthetic phase of restoring an implant typically begin for a patient?
When does the prosthetic phase of restoring an implant typically begin for a patient?
