36 Questions
What material is recommended for scaling implants due to its great efficacy?
Titanium
How do gums attach to implants compared to natural teeth?
Through a suction-like adherence
Which type of surface coating is used to increase the microscopic surface area of implant surfaces?
Plasma sprayed
What is the biological attachment mechanism for implants called?
Osseointegration
Which method is NOT effective for removing the source of infection in implant maintenance?
Detoxification with laser therapy
What is the main limitation of systemic antibiotics in treating implant infections?
Patients may wrongly perceive improvement after taking them
Which tool is recommended for mechanical debridement in implant maintenance?
Ultrasonic scaler with a metal tip
Why do gum tissues not attach to implants in the same way as natural teeth?
'Parallel connective tissue' allows gingival tissue to adhere to titanium
'Arestin', 'Actisite', and 'Atridox' are examples of:
Local delivery chemotherapeutic agents
What is a primary etiologic factor for peri-implantitis?
Increase in cocci, spirochetes, and motile bacteria
Which factor contributes to early healing around implants?
Immediate implant placement
What is a necessary requirement to prevent peri-implant mucositis?
Presence of attached keratinized gingiva
Which inflammatory mediators lead to bone destruction in periodontitis and implantitis?
IL, MMP, TNF-a
What can be a consequence of lacking healthy tissue around implants?
Gingival graft requirement
Which type of bacteria invades connective tissue and leads to bone loss in implantitis?
Gram-negative anaerobic flora
What is the goal when decontaminating the implant surface during regeneration?
Creating an environment for re-osseointegration
What treatment might be needed if attached keratinized gingiva is absent in peri-implant mucositis?
Gingival graft procedure
Which of the following is NOT a mechanical method for implant surface detoxification?
Tetracycline
Which of the following is a regenerative technique aimed at promoting bone growth around a failing implant?
Emdogain
Which of the following chemotherapeutic agents has been shown to suppress fibroblast attachment to the implant surface?
Phosphoric acid and citric acid
In the surgical protocol for failing implants, which of the following steps is NOT performed?
Laser therapy
Which of the following regenerative techniques involves the use of a membrane screwed onto the implant?
Membrane screwed onto implant
What percentage of bone gain can be achieved with regenerative techniques around failing implants?
40-90%
Which of the following statements is true regarding the maintenance of implants?
Implants 'unzip' 30% faster than natural teeth
If endotoxins or other contaminants are left on the implant surface, what is the consequence according to the text?
Biologic repair and re-osseointegration cannot occur
Which of the following is NOT a step in the surgical protocol for failing implants?
Perform guided bone regeneration
What is a factor associated with peri-implantitis?
Older ages
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of marginal bone loss around an implant?
Correct implant system choice
What technique should be used for peri-implant probing to avoid creating a pocket?
Horizontal technique
Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to implant failure?
Proper abutment fitting
What can help prevent some issues related to implant systems according to the text?
Using the platform switch technique
Which disease is NOT listed as a hormonal factor that may affect peri-implant health?
Celiac disease
What should be checked to identify if abutment or crown is loose around an implant?
'X-ray' images
Why can results obtained with peri-implant probing not be interpreted the same as for natural teeth?
'Different surrounding tissues' supporting implant teeth
'Platform switch' is a technique used in implants to prevent what issue?
'Bone loss around implants'
'Detoxification of implant surface' is crucial in preventing what complication?
'Peri-implantitis'
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