CIT Treatment Protocols & Procedures 2

Question 1

Which flap design is most commonly used for implant placement in areas with adequate keratinized tissue?

Accepted Answer

Full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap

Answer

A full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap provides optimal access and visualization while preserving the periosteum for bone healing.

Question 2

What is the recommended minimum healing time before loading a standard implant placed in a healed site with good primary stability?

Accepted Answer

8–12 weeks

Answer

Most protocols recommend 8–12 weeks for osseointegration in healed sites before conventional loading.

Question 3

During implant osteotomy preparation, what is the primary purpose of using sequential drills of increasing diameter?

Accepted Answer

To gradually compress and shape bone while minimizing heat

Answer

Sequential drilling gradually enlarges the osteotomy while controlling friction heat, protecting bone vitality.

Question 4

An implant is placed 1 mm below the crestal bone level. This placement is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Subcrestal placement

Answer

Subcrestal placement positions the implant platform below the alveolar crest, often used with certain implant systems to enhance soft tissue contour.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a healing abutment (cover screw vs. healing cap) after implant placement?

Accepted Answer

A healing abutment shapes the gingival emergence profile during soft tissue healing

Answer

A healing abutment (transmucosal) shapes the peri-implant soft tissue emergence profile during the healing phase.

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