Surgical Assistance & Implant Placement Flashcards
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During a sinus lift procedure, perforation of the Schneiderian membrane is a complication. The assistant can help the surgeon identify this by:
Answer: Asking the patient to exhale forcefully through the nose (Valsalva)
The Valsalva maneuver causes air to push through a perforated sinus membrane, visibly inflating or displacing the membrane and confirming the perforation.
Which anatomical landmark in the mandible is most critical to identify on a CBCT scan before placing posterior implants?
Answer: Mental foramen and anterior loop of the inferior alveolar nerve
The inferior alveolar nerve and its anterior loop must be precisely located to ensure a safe margin and prevent nerve injury during posterior mandibular implant placement.
When handing instruments during implant surgery, the assistant should pass sharp instruments by:
Answer: Placing them handle-first into the surgeon's palm
Sharp instruments must always be passed handle-first to the surgeon's palm to prevent accidental injury to both the assistant and surgeon.
Implant surface roughness (SLA, RBM, acid-etching) is modified primarily to:
Answer: Enhance cell adhesion and accelerate osseointegration
Micro- and nano-scale surface textures increase surface area and promote osteoblast adhesion, accelerating and improving the quality of osseointegration.
A surgeon is placing an implant and notes that the drill is 'chattering' and not cutting smoothly. The most likely cause is:
Answer: A dull or worn drill
Drill chatter indicates the cutting flutes are worn, reducing cutting efficiency, generating excess heat, and requiring drill replacement.
The minimum recommended bucco-lingual bone width to place a standard-diameter implant with adequate surrounding bone is approximately:
Answer: 7 mm
A minimum of approximately 7 mm of bucco-lingual width is generally recommended to accommodate a standard implant and maintain at least 1–1.5 mm of bone on each side.
Post-operative instructions given to implant patients should specifically include warning signs of infection, which include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Mild swelling and bruising in the first 48 hours
Mild swelling and bruising within the first 48 hours are normal expected post-operative responses, not warning signs of infection.