IMPLANT COMPLICATIONS

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What is a possible consequence of bleeding from the floor of the mouth during an implant osteotomy procedure?

Difficulty in swallowing (correct)

Emphysema

Pulsating bleeding from the osteotomy site

Swelling of the tongue

Which artery is not within the surgical area during sinus augmentation?

Infraorbital artery

Greater palatine artery

Facial artery (correct)

Posterior superior alveolar artery

What is a rare but potentially severe complication of sinus augmentation?

Swelling of the floor of the mouth

Pulsating bleeding from the osteotomy site

Difficulty in swallowing

Emphysema (correct)

Where is the site of bleeding during an implant osteotomy procedure in the posterior mandible?

Middle lingual artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for bleeding from the mylohyoid artery during an implant osteotomy procedure?

Finger pressure at the site Signup and view all the answers

What is the blood supply of the maxillary sinus derived from?

Infraorbital, greater palatine, and posterior superior alveolar arteries Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of chlorhexidine digluconate is used for rinsing?

0.1% to 0.2% Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of systemic antibiotic therapy?

10 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying chlorhexidine gels?

To control plaque Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of osteoplasty around the defect?

To reposition the flap Signup and view all the answers

What determines the level of esthetic complications?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of controlled release devices?

To deliver antibiotics locally Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of edema swelling in the floor of the mouth after surgery?

Trismus and lack of hygiene in the wound Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for edema swelling after surgery?

Bone regenerating techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of inadvertent insufflation?

High-speed handpiece Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of edema swelling after surgery?

A few days Signup and view all the answers

What is the reported incidence of nerve lesions?

0%-44% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of compression of the inferior alveolar nerve?

Compression of the implant body into the canal Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an arterial trauma during surgery?

Severe bleeding and ecchymosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for small hemorrhagic patches that can develop as a result of injury?

Petechiae Signup and view all the answers

What can produce a temporary pressure increase in the mandibular canal?

Postsurgical intra-alveolar edema or hematomas Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is most likely to be affected by traction on the mental nerve in an elevated flap?

Mental nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a schema representing the arterial anatomy in the floor of the mouth?

To guide intermental surgery procedures Signup and view all the answers

What can result in an accidental intraneural injection?

Traumatic flap reflection Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical timeframe for wound dehiscence to occur after surgery?

Within the first 10 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for flap dehiscence in diabetic patients?

Poor-quality mucosa Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for small dehiscence?

No surgical correction Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using free connective tissue grafts in case of large dehiscence?

Better esthetical results Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended preoperative assessment for reducing the risk of wound dehiscence?

Measuring the amount of keratinized mucosa present Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time frame for delaying the use of removable dentures after surgery?

2 weeks after surgery Signup and view all the answers