Dental Implants: Guidelines and Safety Measures Quiz
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Why should we never connect an implant directly to teeth?

  • Because the implant will interfere with the natural growth of the tooth
  • Because the crown on the tooth will be moved upward, causing the implant to become loose
  • Because the implant will not be able to support the movement of the tooth
  • Because teeth move within the periodontal ligaments, causing leakage and cervical decay (correct)
  • What is the recommended safe zone between an implant and a nerve?

  • 3 mm
  • 1 mm
  • 2 mm (correct)
  • 4 mm
  • When placing an implant next to neighboring teeth, what is the main concern regarding the periodontal ligaments?

  • You don't want to disturb the arteries
  • You don't want to be touching the periodontal ligaments of these teeth (correct)
  • You don't want the implant to be made of polished titanium
  • You don't want the implant to be much longer than the neighboring teeth
  • What is the main reason why you should never judge a case from an X-ray alone?

    <p>Because the X-ray doesn't show the soft tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When treating younger patients below the age of 25, what is the main concern regarding facial growth?

    <p>The facial growth may continue, which could affect the placement of the implant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum recommended age for placing an implant?

    <p>21 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the grade of titanium commonly used for implants and dentistry?

    <p>Grade 4 (commercially pure titanium)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce heat generation during implant placement?

    <p>Increasing the drill speed as the drill gets wider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum recommended distance between an implant and an adjacent tooth?

    <p>1.5 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about bone dehiscence is TRUE?

    <p>Bone dehiscence can be avoided by designing the flap to reach 110% of the surgical site and suturing edge-to-edge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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