Patient Assessment & Treatment Planning Flashcards
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Which imaging modality is considered the gold standard for implant treatment planning in the US?
Answer: Cone Beam CT (CBCT)
CBCT provides three-dimensional data of bone volume, density, and proximity to vital structures essential for accurate implant planning.
Uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes is considered a relative contraindication for dental implants primarily because:
Answer: It impairs immune response and wound healing, increasing failure risk
Elevated HbA1c levels correlate with impaired osseointegration, increased infection risk, and delayed healing around implants.
What is the minimum residual bone height above the mandibular canal recommended before implant placement in the posterior mandible?
Answer: 2 mm
A minimum of 2 mm safety margin above the inferior alveolar nerve canal is required to prevent nerve injury during implant placement.
Bisphosphonate use is a significant concern for implant patients because it can cause:
Answer: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)
Bisphosphonates suppress bone turnover and can lead to MRONJ, particularly after dentoalveolar surgery including implant placement.
Which ASA classification represents a patient with well-controlled systemic disease and is generally considered a safe implant candidate?
Answer: ASA II
ASA II patients have mild systemic disease that is well-controlled, posing minimal additional surgical risk for implant procedures.
Smoking affects dental implant outcomes by:
Answer: Reducing implant survival rates and increasing peri-implantitis risk
Smoking reduces vascularity, impairs immune function, and increases bacterial colonization, significantly raising implant failure and peri-implantitis rates.