IMPLANTS- BASICS

What is the primary function of a dental implant in periodontics?

• • A) Aesthetic enhancement

• B) Restoration of chewing function

• C) Teeth whitening

• D) Realignment of crooked teeth

Which material is most commonly used for dental implants?

• A) Gold

• B) Titanium

• C) Silver

• D) Copper

What part of the jawbone integrates with the dental implant during osseointegration?

• A) Dentin

• B) Cementum

• C) Alveolar bone

• D) Gingiva

How long is the typical healing period before attaching the crown to the implant?

• • A) 1-2 weeks

• • B) 6-8 weeks

• C) 3-6 months

• D) 1 year

What is the term used for the process of the bone fusing to the surface of the implant?

• • A) Osteogenesis

• • B) Osteomyelitis

• C) Osteolysis

• D) Osseointegration