Advanced Topics Flashcards
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Which type of bone graft uses material harvested from the same patient?
Answer: Autograft
An autograft is taken from the patient's own body and is considered the gold standard for grafting.
In implant dentistry, what does 'osseointegration' refer to?
Answer: Direct structural contact between bone and implant surface
Osseointegration is the direct functional and structural connection between living bone and the implant surface.
Which condition is characterized by inflammation and bone loss around an osseointegrated implant?
Answer: Peri-implantitis
Peri-implantitis involves both soft tissue inflammation and progressive bone loss around an implant.
What is the main advantage of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) over conventional radiographs in advanced dentistry?
Answer: Three-dimensional imaging of structures
CBCT provides 3D imaging, allowing accurate assessment of bone, nerves, and anatomy for planning.
Which suture material is non-resorbable and commonly used in periodontal surgery?
Answer: Silk or ePTFE
Silk and ePTFE are non-resorbable sutures requiring removal, unlike gut or polyglycolic acid.
What is the recommended waiting period before loading a conventional implant in good-quality bone (delayed loading)?
Answer: About 3 to 6 months
Conventional delayed loading typically allows 3 to 6 months for osseointegration before restoration.
Which advanced restorative technique uses a ceramic onlay milled chairside in a single visit?
Answer: CAD/CAM (e.g., CEREC)
CAD/CAM systems like CEREC design and mill ceramic restorations chairside in one appointment.