Implants Chapter 53

Which type of dental specialist can be skilled in the placement of implants?

• Oral and maxillofacial surgeon

• Periodontist

• Prosthodontist

• All of the above

The success rate for dental implants can be ___%.

• 50

• 70

• 90

• 100

Which of the following is a minimum number of years a dental implant is expected to last?

• 5

• 10

• 20

• 30

Compared with fixed prosthodontics, what is the financial investment for an implant?

• An implant is a larger investment than fixed prosthodontics

• Fixed prosthodontics is a larger investment than an implant

• Both procedures average about the same cost

• Insurance will not cover this procedure.

What is the time commitment for an implant procedure?

• Approximately 2-4 weeks

• Approximately 6-8 weeks

• Approximately 3-9 months

• Approximately 1 year

Which extraoral radiograph will the dentist generally use to evaluate a patient for implants?

• panoramic

• cephalometric

• tomogram

• all of the above

How is a surgical stent used for implant surgery?

• To hold the tissue in place

• To guide the placement for the dentist in the initial placement

• To maintain the teeth in an upright position

• To assist in the healing process

What material in the dental implant commonly fabricated from?

• Bone graft

• stainless steel

• Titanium

• Enamel

Osseo means ______.

• Implant

• tissue

• stent

• bone

What component of the endosteal implant attaches to the artificial tooth or teeth?

• A-abutment post

• B-cylinder

• C-stent

• A & B