Dental Advanced Topics 3

Question 1

Which type of bone graft uses material harvested from the same patient?

Accepted Answer

Autograft

Answer

An autograft is taken from the patient's own body and is considered the gold standard for grafting.

Question 2

In implant dentistry, what does 'osseointegration' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Direct structural contact between bone and implant surface

Answer

Osseointegration is the direct functional and structural connection between living bone and the implant surface.

Question 3

Which condition is characterized by inflammation and bone loss around an osseointegrated implant?

Accepted Answer

Peri-implantitis

Answer

Peri-implantitis involves both soft tissue inflammation and progressive bone loss around an implant.

Question 4

What is the main advantage of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) over conventional radiographs in advanced dentistry?

Accepted Answer

Three-dimensional imaging of structures

Answer

CBCT provides 3D imaging, allowing accurate assessment of bone, nerves, and anatomy for planning.

Question 5

Which suture material is non-resorbable and commonly used in periodontal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Silk or ePTFE

Answer

Silk and ePTFE are non-resorbable sutures requiring removal, unlike gut or polyglycolic acid.

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