EXAM Questions And CORRECT Answers
transosteal -CORRECT ANSWER type of implant that is inserted through the inferior border of
the mandible
endosteal -CORRECT ANSWER type of implant that is surgically embedded into the bone
osseointegration -CORRECT ANSWER attachment of healthy bone to a dental implant
circumoral -CORRECT ANSWER surrounding the mouth
subperiosteal -CORRECT ANSWER type of implant with a metal frame placed under the
periosteum that lies on top of the mandible
stent -CORRECT ANSWER clear acrylic template placed over the alveolar ridge to assist in
locating the proper placement for dental implants
implants -CORRECT ANSWER artificial teeth attached to anchors that have been surgically
embedded into the bone or surrounding structures
titanium -CORRECT ANSWER type of metal used for implants
oral & maxillofacial surgeon; periodontist; prosthodontist -CORRECT ANSWER dental specialists
trained in dental implants
90% -CORRECT ANSWER success rate for dental implants
20 years -CORRECT ANSWER minimum # of years a dental implant is expected to last
3 to 9 months -CORRECT ANSWER time frame for completion of an implant procedure