CIT Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. A CIT notices implant packaging has been compromised before use. According to regulatory compliance, what is the correct action? → Discard the implant and report through the facility's nonconformance system
2. What is the maximum recommended dose of lidocaine with epinephrine for a healthy adult patient during implant surgery? → 7 mg/kg, not to exceed 500 mg
3. Which systemic condition most significantly increases the risk of implant failure due to impaired osseointegration? → Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c >10%)
4. Which restoration type is the standard of care for replacing a single missing tooth with an implant? → Single implant crown
5. A screw-retained implant crown differs from a cement-retained crown primarily because it: → Can be retrieved without cutting the restoration
6. The minimum recommended bucco-lingual bone width to place a standard-diameter implant with adequate surrounding bone is approximately: → 7 mm
7. Which stage of bone healing involves the formation of a soft callus composed primarily of cartilage before being replaced by bone? → Endochondral ossification
8. Guided bone regeneration (GBR) membranes are used during implant surgery to: → Prevent epithelial and connective tissue ingrowth into the defect
9. When reviewing a patient's medication list, which drug class is most directly associated with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)? → Bisphosphonates
10. When torquing an abutment screw, the CIT should use a calibrated torque wrench set to the manufacturer's specification primarily to: → Prevent screw loosening and fracture
11. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a treatment plan document in implant dentistry? → To outline the proposed sequence of procedures, materials, and expected outcomes
12. Which type of prosthetic restoration is supported by implants yet can be removed by the patient for cleaning? → Implant-supported overdenture
13. Corticosteroids are sometimes used peri-operatively around implant surgery to: → Reduce postoperative swelling and trismus
14. Which body system is most relevant to understanding tissue response to treatment? → The musculoskeletal and integumentary systems
15. When a dental implant is labeled 'sterile,' which sterilization validation standard most commonly applies? → All of the above depending on the method used
16. Which finding on a panoramic radiograph would most directly contraindicate posterior maxillary implant placement without additional intervention? → Extensive pneumatization of the maxillary sinus encroaching on the residual ridge
17. Biologic width in relation to implants refers to the combined dimension of which two soft tissue components? → Junctional epithelium and connective tissue attachment
18. Which implant surface characteristic is measured by contact angle assessment? → Surface hydrophilicity/wettability
19. What does the Hounsfield unit (HU) value measured on a CBCT scan indicate in implant planning? → The density and quality of available bone at the implant site
20. What does a radiolucent area surrounding an implant on a periapical radiograph most likely indicate? → Possible peri-implant bone loss, infection, or failed osseointegration
21. Which type of collagen fiber is predominant in the gingival connective tissue surrounding implants and natural teeth? → Type I collagen
22. In the SAC classification system for implant procedures, what does the 'A' (Advanced) category indicate? → Cases requiring advanced surgical skills due to anatomical challenges or systemic factors
23. A patient presents with a CBCT showing a dense, well-corticated radiopaque mass above the maxillary sinus floor. This is MOST consistent with: → Antrolith or rhinolith
24. The Schneiderian membrane refers to which anatomical structure relevant to sinus lift procedures? → Mucosal lining of the maxillary sinus
25. ISO 14801 is the standard used to evaluate which performance characteristic of dental implants during the regulatory approval process? → Fatigue resistance under dynamic cyclic loading conditions
26. Which pathological finding on a periapical radiograph adjacent to a planned implant site must be resolved before implant placement? → Well-defined periapical radiolucency indicating abscess or cyst
27. Which of the following is an example of professional misconduct that violates the ethical principle of fidelity in implant care? → Abandoning a patient mid-treatment without proper referral or notice
28. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced during implant osseointegration primarily serve to: → Signal macrophage polarization and modulate healing
29. Why is a radiograph taken after seating a final implant crown? → To verify complete seating and detect residual cement subgingivally
30. What minimum width of keratinized mucosa around a dental implant is generally recommended to facilitate long-term tissue health and maintenance? → 2 mm