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Chapter 53 and 55

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What material is the implant commonly made from? titanium
Osseo means _____. bone
The process in which a dental implant becomes attached to healthy bone is called ___. osseointegration
What is the term used to describe an implant that is inserted through the inferior border of the mandible? transosteal
What is the time frame in completing an implant procedure? approx. 3-9 months
A ____ evaluation is used to assess a patient's attitude, ability to cooperate, and overall outlook on implants. psychological
How would a surgical stent be used for implant surgery? to guide placement of the implant screw
What is the term used to describe artificial teeth that have been surgically embedded in the bone? implant
The success rate for dental implants is _____. 90%
Plaque and calculus are easier to remove from implants than from natural teeth because _____. implants have a smooth surface
What type of environment should be maintained during a surgical implant procedure? sterile
What is the term used to describe a metal frame that is placed on top of the bone? subperiosteal
A subperiosteal implant would be recommended for what specific area of the mouth? mandibular full
What is the term used for surrounding the mouth? circumoral
Which dental specialist has training in dental implants? periodontist, prosthodontist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon
How do patients most often seek periodontal care? referral by their general dentist
What type of radiograph is especially useful in periodontics? bitewing
How do ultrasonic scalers work? sound waves
The surgical periodontal treatment that involves the surgical reshaping and recontouring of gingival tissues is gingivoplasty
What drug is often used for the treatment of periodontitis, juvenile periodontitis, and rapidly destructive periodontitis? tetracycline
Structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth. periodontium
Should an ultrasonic scaler be used on a patient with a communicable disease? no
What would a periodontist use to record the depth of periodontal pockets, furcation involvement, and tooth mobility? periodontal charting
What is the primary factor causing periodontal disease? plaque
Inflamation of the gingival tissue. gingivitis
Inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth. periodontitis
Referring to the area below the gingiva. subgingival
Referring to the area above the gingiva. supragingival
Specialty of removing defects in bone osseous surgery
Surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues gingivectomy
Surgery involving the removal of bone ostectomy
Surgical reshaping and contouring of gingival tissues gingivoplasty
What are the signs and symptoms most commonly seen in patients with periodontal disease? pus around the teeth or gingival tissue ,loose or separating teeth,pain or pressure when chewing,bleeding gingiva when brushing,red, swollen or tender gingiva
periodontal probe measure depth of periodontal pockets
explorer locate calculus deposits on root surfaces
scalers remove large deposits of supragingival calculus
curettes remove subgingival calculus, smooth root surfaces, remove diseased soft tissue lining
ultrasonic scaler uses sound waves to remove large deposits of calculus
scaling removing of calculus from the crown
root planing remove calculus from the root surface
gingival curettage scraping the gingival lining of the pocket
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