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What material is recommended for scaling implants due to its great efficacy?
What material is recommended for scaling implants due to its great efficacy?
- Plastic
- Copper
- Tephlon
- Titanium (correct)
How do gums attach to implants compared to natural teeth?
How do gums attach to implants compared to natural teeth?
- Through a suction-like adherence (correct)
- Via hemidesmosome anchor cells
- Via connective tissue fibers embedded into cementum
- By forming a biological bond with the titanium surface
Which type of surface coating is used to increase the microscopic surface area of implant surfaces?
Which type of surface coating is used to increase the microscopic surface area of implant surfaces?
- Hydroxyapatite
- Plasma sprayed (correct)
- Galvanized steel
- Polished finish
What is the biological attachment mechanism for implants called?
What is the biological attachment mechanism for implants called?
Which method is NOT effective for removing the source of infection in implant maintenance?
Which method is NOT effective for removing the source of infection in implant maintenance?
What is the main limitation of systemic antibiotics in treating implant infections?
What is the main limitation of systemic antibiotics in treating implant infections?
Which tool is recommended for mechanical debridement in implant maintenance?
Which tool is recommended for mechanical debridement in implant maintenance?
Why do gum tissues not attach to implants in the same way as natural teeth?
Why do gum tissues not attach to implants in the same way as natural teeth?
'Arestin', 'Actisite', and 'Atridox' are examples of:
'Arestin', 'Actisite', and 'Atridox' are examples of:
What is a primary etiologic factor for peri-implantitis?
What is a primary etiologic factor for peri-implantitis?
Which factor contributes to early healing around implants?
Which factor contributes to early healing around implants?
What is a necessary requirement to prevent peri-implant mucositis?
What is a necessary requirement to prevent peri-implant mucositis?
Which inflammatory mediators lead to bone destruction in periodontitis and implantitis?
Which inflammatory mediators lead to bone destruction in periodontitis and implantitis?
What can be a consequence of lacking healthy tissue around implants?
What can be a consequence of lacking healthy tissue around implants?
Which type of bacteria invades connective tissue and leads to bone loss in implantitis?
Which type of bacteria invades connective tissue and leads to bone loss in implantitis?
What is the goal when decontaminating the implant surface during regeneration?
What is the goal when decontaminating the implant surface during regeneration?
What treatment might be needed if attached keratinized gingiva is absent in peri-implant mucositis?
What treatment might be needed if attached keratinized gingiva is absent in peri-implant mucositis?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanical method for implant surface detoxification?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanical method for implant surface detoxification?
Which of the following is a regenerative technique aimed at promoting bone growth around a failing implant?
Which of the following is a regenerative technique aimed at promoting bone growth around a failing implant?
Which of the following chemotherapeutic agents has been shown to suppress fibroblast attachment to the implant surface?
Which of the following chemotherapeutic agents has been shown to suppress fibroblast attachment to the implant surface?
In the surgical protocol for failing implants, which of the following steps is NOT performed?
In the surgical protocol for failing implants, which of the following steps is NOT performed?
Which of the following regenerative techniques involves the use of a membrane screwed onto the implant?
Which of the following regenerative techniques involves the use of a membrane screwed onto the implant?
What percentage of bone gain can be achieved with regenerative techniques around failing implants?
What percentage of bone gain can be achieved with regenerative techniques around failing implants?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the maintenance of implants?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the maintenance of implants?
If endotoxins or other contaminants are left on the implant surface, what is the consequence according to the text?
If endotoxins or other contaminants are left on the implant surface, what is the consequence according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the surgical protocol for failing implants?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the surgical protocol for failing implants?
What is a factor associated with peri-implantitis?
What is a factor associated with peri-implantitis?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of marginal bone loss around an implant?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of marginal bone loss around an implant?
What technique should be used for peri-implant probing to avoid creating a pocket?
What technique should be used for peri-implant probing to avoid creating a pocket?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to implant failure?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to implant failure?
What can help prevent some issues related to implant systems according to the text?
What can help prevent some issues related to implant systems according to the text?
Which disease is NOT listed as a hormonal factor that may affect peri-implant health?
Which disease is NOT listed as a hormonal factor that may affect peri-implant health?
What should be checked to identify if abutment or crown is loose around an implant?
What should be checked to identify if abutment or crown is loose around an implant?
Why can results obtained with peri-implant probing not be interpreted the same as for natural teeth?
Why can results obtained with peri-implant probing not be interpreted the same as for natural teeth?
'Platform switch' is a technique used in implants to prevent what issue?
'Platform switch' is a technique used in implants to prevent what issue?
'Detoxification of implant surface' is crucial in preventing what complication?
'Detoxification of implant surface' is crucial in preventing what complication?
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