Osseointegration Discovery
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What is osseointegration?

  • A method of observing blood flow in the rabbit fibula
  • A direct structural and functional connection between living bone and an implant surface (correct)
  • A type of metal used in surgery
  • A type of bone disease

    • Who is credited with creating the term 'osseointegration'?

  • Unknown
  • Leventhal
  • Professor Branemark (correct)
  • Bothe

    • What was Professor Branemark's original research focus?

  • Blood flow research of the rabbit fibula (correct)
  • The development of titanium-based implants
  • The creation of implant surfaces
  • The study of bone diseases

    • What was used to observe blood flow in Professor Branemark's research?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with using titanium in surgery for the first time?

    <p>Bothe et al.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the term 'osseointegration' first used?

    <p>The exact year is unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the hex in an implant system?

    <p>To serve as a retentive mechanism between the implant body and abutment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connection is characterized by the presence of a hexagon or octagon on the implant platform?

    <p>External connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of external connections?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of internal connections?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor affects the load-bearing capacity of an implant?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of force tends to push masses towards each other?

    <p>Compressive force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between cement-retained and screw-retained crowns?

    <p>The method of attachment to the abutment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of internal connections?

    <p>Less historical literature available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of platform switching?

    <p>To allow for more flexibility in implant placement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range of diameters for currently available implants?

    <p>3 to 7 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the original 'Branemark' implant?

    <p>Machine turned titanium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a roughened surface on an implant?

    <p>Increased surface area for bone contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring alkaline phosphatase in osseointegration?

    <p>To measure osteoblast differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of a roughened surface in the critical healing phase?

    <p>Faster stability and earlier restorative treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of thread pitch on an implant?

    <p>It is important for the prosthesis connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'cupping' associated with in dental implants?

    <p>Bone loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle behind 'platform switching' in dental implants?

    <p>Placing screwed or friction fit restorative abutments of narrower diameter on implants of wider diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the one-stage and two-stage approach in dental implants?

    <p>The timing of abutment attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing a distance between the abutment and the crest of the bone?

    <p>To prevent bone loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of zirconia, derived from zirconium metal?

    <p>Zirconium oxide (Zirconia)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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