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Which one of the following is NOT a source of stability for an implant in the maxilla?
Which one of the following is NOT a source of stability for an implant in the maxilla?
- The buccal or lingual bone cortex
- The surrounding wall holding the implant in place
- The maxillary sinus (correct)
- The lower border of the nasal cavity
What is the recommended approach when a concavity is detected in the buccal surface, apically located to the cortical layer during the radiographic diagnosis stage?
What is the recommended approach when a concavity is detected in the buccal surface, apically located to the cortical layer during the radiographic diagnosis stage?
- Use a shorter implant if the concavity is at the mid part
- Abandon implant treatment due to the unfavorable conditions
- Compromise the angulations of the implant
- Perform bone augmentation with intentional perforation of the buccal plate (correct)
What is the advantage of a relatively narrow width of the jaw bone in combination with a thick, cortical marginal border?
What is the advantage of a relatively narrow width of the jaw bone in combination with a thick, cortical marginal border?
- It requires radiographic imaging for analysis
- It requires bone splitting prior to implant placement
- It provides less than optimal conditions for implant treatment
- It provides proper conditions for immediate implant stability (correct)
What is the purpose of bone splitting prior to implant placement?
What is the purpose of bone splitting prior to implant placement?
What is the consequence of a narrow alveolar bone with a thin layer of compact bone at the alveolar crest?
What is the consequence of a narrow alveolar bone with a thin layer of compact bone at the alveolar crest?
Which of the following situations should be analyzed with radiographic imaging?
Which of the following situations should be analyzed with radiographic imaging?
What is a contra-indication related to the intermaxillary relationship for dental implants?
What is a contra-indication related to the intermaxillary relationship for dental implants?
Which of the following conditions can be a potential contra-indication for dental implants due to issues with occlusal relationships?
Which of the following conditions can be a potential contra-indication for dental implants due to issues with occlusal relationships?
What is a potential relative contra-indication for dental implants due to reduced saliva flow?
What is a potential relative contra-indication for dental implants due to reduced saliva flow?
Which of the following is considered an absolute contra-indication for dental implants?
Which of the following is considered an absolute contra-indication for dental implants?
What pathological condition in the alveolar bone can serve as a contra-indication for dental implants?
What pathological condition in the alveolar bone can serve as a contra-indication for dental implants?
Which of the following can be a potential contra-indication for dental implants related to oral hygiene?
Which of the following can be a potential contra-indication for dental implants related to oral hygiene?
What is the potential impact of medication whose mode of action might interfere with the physiology of the bone remodelling process?
What is the potential impact of medication whose mode of action might interfere with the physiology of the bone remodelling process?
What is the suggested relationship between the cause of tooth loss and the risk of implant disease leading to implant failure?
What is the suggested relationship between the cause of tooth loss and the risk of implant disease leading to implant failure?
What are the two indirect lines of evidence that support the concept that implants may be affected by the periodontal conditions?
What are the two indirect lines of evidence that support the concept that implants may be affected by the periodontal conditions?
What have been reported in subjects with suboptimal levels of oral hygiene?
What have been reported in subjects with suboptimal levels of oral hygiene?
What is the relationship between the cause of tooth loss and the risk of implant failure according to the text?
What is the relationship between the cause of tooth loss and the risk of implant failure according to the text?
What is the potential impact of inadequate oral hygiene on implants?
What is the potential impact of inadequate oral hygiene on implants?
According to the passage, what was the finding regarding the risk of failure for hydroxyapatite coated implants in an independent medium term investigation?
According to the passage, what was the finding regarding the risk of failure for hydroxyapatite coated implants in an independent medium term investigation?
What does the passage state about the current status of the finding regarding the higher risk of failure for hydroxyapatite coated implants?
What does the passage state about the current status of the finding regarding the higher risk of failure for hydroxyapatite coated implants?
According to the passage, how can knowledge of subject risk assist the clinician?
According to the passage, how can knowledge of subject risk assist the clinician?
What does the passage state about recent improvements in hydroxyapatite coated surfaces?
What does the passage state about recent improvements in hydroxyapatite coated surfaces?
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the statement 'Knowledge of subject risk should assist the clinician with determining the prognosis for the individual case and thus with patient selection'?
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the statement 'Knowledge of subject risk should assist the clinician with determining the prognosis for the individual case and thus with patient selection'?
According to the passage, what could be useful in determining the number, location and type of implants as well as the design of the reconstruction?
According to the passage, what could be useful in determining the number, location and type of implants as well as the design of the reconstruction?
What is the best imaging modality to determine the width of the jaw and bone in an implant site?
What is the best imaging modality to determine the width of the jaw and bone in an implant site?
When determining the distance between the mental foramen and an anterior tooth, what is the recommended direction for obtaining intra oral radiographs?
When determining the distance between the mental foramen and an anterior tooth, what is the recommended direction for obtaining intra oral radiographs?
Which of the following is true regarding determining the bone height for implant placement?
Which of the following is true regarding determining the bone height for implant placement?
In which direction should cross sectional tomography be done for maxillary examinations?
In which direction should cross sectional tomography be done for maxillary examinations?
What aspect of the mandible is assessed using cross sectional tomography?
What aspect of the mandible is assessed using cross sectional tomography?
Why are panoramic radiographs less accurate for measurements in curved parts of the dental arch?
Why are panoramic radiographs less accurate for measurements in curved parts of the dental arch?
