Intro to Implant Dentistry Flashcards
(148 cards)
% US pop 18yo+ fully dentate;
30%
Functional dentition:
21+ natural teeth
% of US pop 21+ w functional dentition:
71.7%
% of US pop 50+ w functional dentition:
42.4%
State w lowest rate of edentulism:
hawaii (16%)
State with highest rate of edentulism:
Kentucky (44%)
Most commonly missing tooth type:
molars
In which arch is reer-end edentulism more common:
mandible
1 out of __ in US pop have removable prosth:
5
% of US pop missing at least 1 tooth:
70%
2 main issues with free-end edentulism:
lack of stability, poor masticatin
Edentulism is __ times more common in which arch?
35, maxilla
% of US pop edentulous in 1 arch:
7%
% of US pop totally edentulous:
10.5%
2 primary reasons for tooth loss:
caries, pdd
Benefits of implants;
bone preservation/ regeneration, functional benefits, comforting benefits, pt satisfaction and quality of ife, esthetics, preservation of the biological env
Why does bone need stimulation:
to maintain form and density
% initial bone loss w placement of implant:
25%
Implants can be splinted via:
ridges
How to preserve bone height and width most effectively:
immediate implant placement
TF? Implant fixed dentures can not preserve bone.
F. and regeneration for some
If pt has this disease you can’t do implant.
patient has severe, uncontrolled diabetes, bridge avg life is 10-15y max
Why is age such an important factor to consider when deciding whether to recommend RPD for a pt?
an RPD will wear on a tooth over time and will eventually need replacing, each time you prep more tooth structure
Could a person theoretically change Bone type in a region of the mouth by exerting more masticatory force in that area?
ask check