Intraoral Surgical Procedures Quiz

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What is one disadvantage of reflecting a flap during implant uncovering?

Inability to visualize the bone surrounding the implant

Increased difficulty in contouring the soft tissue

Potential for bone loss due to stripping the periosteum (correct)

Limited access to the healing abutment

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of contouring the soft tissue around a healing abutment?

Inability to visualize bone surrounding the implant (correct)

Ability to directly fit the healing abutment

Minimal invasiveness

Easy access

What is a crucial factor for long-term implant success?

Post-operative pain levels

The type of surgical instruments used

The color of the keratinized tissue

Initial implant stability (correct)

What technology is used to measure and verify implant stability?

Radiofrequency analysis Signup and view all the answers

In cases with inadequate zone of attached tissue, which of the following advanced techniques may be used?

Tissue transfer procedures Signup and view all the answers

How can a good sense of implant stability be obtained during the seating process?

By verifying adequate torque resistance capability of the seated implant Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a mouth prop during an intraoral surgical procedure?

To aid in effective retraction of the cheeks and tongue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods is used to reduce the bacterial load around the surgical site?

Pre-rinsing with chlorhexidine gluconate for 1 to 2 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected annual crestal bone loss after the first year of a dental implant in function?

0.1 mm or less Signup and view all the answers

What type of dental implants have shown little change in bone height over years of function?

Root form, endosseous dental implants Signup and view all the answers

Which technique should be avoided when preparing implant sites?

Overheating the bone Signup and view all the answers

What occurs after initial bone remodeling around an externally hexed implant?

The bone level remains stable for many years afterward Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the open-tray transfer method in dental implantology?

To allow accurate transfer for large-span frameworks Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to take a radiograph prior to making the transfer impression in dental implantology?

To confirm the seated implant platform Signup and view all the answers

In the closed-tray transfer technique, what is done after removing the impression from the mouth?

The impression coping is unscrewed from the implant Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the impression coping is not properly seated during the transfer impression process?

The transferred location of the implant will be incorrect Signup and view all the answers

When should the open-tray transfer method be indicated in dental implantology?

For large-span frameworks or divergent implants Signup and view all the answers

What is screwed onto the impression coping after completion of the transfer impression in dental implantology?

Implant analog Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of extending the vertical releasing incision apically?

To ensure complete release of the flap Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended technique for initiating reflection at the papilla?

Using a periosteal or elevator with gentle, well-directed pressure Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when the buccal flap has been reflected completely?

A retractor should be positioned against the bone inside the flap Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the index finger of the opposing hand during flap reflection?

It supports the facial aspect of the ridge Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with any soft tissue tags during the procedure?

They should be carefully removed Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of avoiding inadvertent trauma to the flap with the tip of the retractors?

To ensure the integrity of the flap Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the antirotational design feature in implant fixtures?

To prevent implant body from rotating within the bone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a critical step when placing a cover screw on an implant fixture?

Ensuring the cover screw is fully seated on the implant platform Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary material used in most contemporary implant fixtures?

Titanium or titanium alloy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the implant body or fixture?

To serve as the implant component placed within bone during the first stage of surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for using an external threaded design in most current implant fixtures?

To maximize implant stability and the process of osseointegration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a two-stage surgical approach in implant placement?

To allow for osseointegration to occur Signup and view all the answers