Medical and Dental History Quiz

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What is a potential complication of corticosteroid therapy?

Enhanced wound healing

Suppressed immune response (correct)

Increased bone metabolism

Reduced risk of osteonecrosis

Why is smoking considered a risk factor for implant success?

It increases the risk of osteoporosis

It promotes bone growth around the implant

It enhances the osseointegration process

It affects bone metabolism, leading to implant failure (correct)

What is a contraindication for dental implants?

Uncontrolled diabetes (correct)

Well-controlled hypertension

Controlled diabetes

Pregnancy

What is a potential consequence of using NSAIDS in dental surgery?

Abnormal bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of using Bisphosphonates in dental surgery?

Osteonecrosis of the jaw Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided during pregnancy?

Radiation and medication Signup and view all the answers

What type of lesions may be present in the oral cavity?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of corticosteroid therapy?

Both impaired wound healing and suppressed immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of smoking on dental implants?

Impaired bone metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Why is substance abuse a concern for dental implant patients?

It can cause psychological problems and non-compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of assessing a patient's dental history?

To assess their experience with past dental work Signup and view all the answers

What can parafunctional habits lead to?

Repeated lateral forces that can be detrimental to implant success Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary objective of diagnostic imaging in dental implantology?

To evaluate the presence or absence of disease at the proposed surgery site Signup and view all the answers

What type of radiographs is used to evaluate the relationship of critical structures to the prospective implant sites?

Computed Tomography Signup and view all the answers

What is evaluated through radiographic analysis to determine the feasibility of implant placement?

Bone density and quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating the bone quantity during radiographic analysis?

To determine the height and width of the bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum recommended interarch space for removable denture implants?

12 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum space between two implants?

3.0 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of cement retained implant supported crowns in the posterior region?

Easier to manipulate Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of cement retained implant supported crowns?

Difficulty to retrieve Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of cement retained implant supported crowns?

Leaving cement subgingivally Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of cement retained implant supported crowns in terms of esthetics?

Easier to obtain an esthetic result Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a risk of no resistance or retention in cement retained implant supported crowns?

If the interocclusal distance is minimal Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of screw retained implant supported crowns in terms of retrievability?

The crown is easily retrievable Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of screw retained implant supported crowns in terms of esthetics?

Compromised esthetics Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk associated with screw retained implant supported crowns in posterior regions?

Difficult access Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of screw retained implant supported crowns?

Screw loosening Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of screw retained implant supported crowns in terms of crown stability?

The crown is less likely to fall off Signup and view all the answers