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Under what circumstances are implants typically placed in two stages?
Under what circumstances are implants typically placed in two stages?
- when the implant stability is only slightly compromised
- when the implant stability is not compromised
- when bone grafting or sinus lift is not required
- when bone grafting or sinus lift is required, or if the implant stability is compromised (correct)
What is the primary purpose of platform switching in dental implantology?
What is the primary purpose of platform switching in dental implantology?
- to preserve alveolar bone levels around the implant (correct)
- to match the diameter of the implant and abutment
- to increase the diameter of the implant
- to reduce the diameter of the implant
What is the minimum recommended distance between an implant and an adjacent tooth?
What is the minimum recommended distance between an implant and an adjacent tooth?
- 1.5mm (correct)
- 3mm
- 2mm
- 1mm
What type of bone is characterized as having dense cortical bone surrounding dense trabecular bone?
What type of bone is characterized as having dense cortical bone surrounding dense trabecular bone?
What is the recommended minimum amount of bone on the facial and lingual sides of the implant?
What is the recommended minimum amount of bone on the facial and lingual sides of the implant?
What type of bone is characterized as having fine trabecular bone in the posterior maxilla?
What type of bone is characterized as having fine trabecular bone in the posterior maxilla?
What is the maximum percentage of distortion that can occur in a panoramic image?
What is the maximum percentage of distortion that can occur in a panoramic image?
Which of the following medical conditions is a risk factor for unsuccessful osseointegration?
Which of the following medical conditions is a risk factor for unsuccessful osseointegration?
What is the primary concern when dealing with a patient who has a high lip line?
What is the primary concern when dealing with a patient who has a high lip line?
Which anatomic structure is a risk factor for implant placement?
Which anatomic structure is a risk factor for implant placement?
What is the primary reason for poor health being a risk factor for implant placement?
What is the primary reason for poor health being a risk factor for implant placement?
What is a disadvantage of immediate placement in terms of implant position?
What is a disadvantage of immediate placement in terms of implant position?
What is the minimum recommended time to wait after an extraction to take a CBCT scan?
What is the minimum recommended time to wait after an extraction to take a CBCT scan?
What can compromise initial implant stability in immediate placement?
What can compromise initial implant stability in immediate placement?
Why is the complexity of the procedure increased in immediate placement?
Why is the complexity of the procedure increased in immediate placement?
What is a potential consequence of immediate placement in terms of soft tissue?
What is a potential consequence of immediate placement in terms of soft tissue?
