Dr. Adhershitha AR Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College, Kottayam.
Which prosthetic design factor is most strongly
associated with plaque retention and subsequent
peri-implant inflammation?
Subgingival margin ≤1 mm
Screw-retained crown with flat emergence profile
Bulky overcontoured crown with convex emergence
profile
Properly contoured cement-retained crown with
zirconia abutment
From a prosthodontic standpoint, which factor is most
critical to reduce the risk of undetected cement-induced
peri-implantitis?
Using glass ionomer cement
Radiopaque cement selection and retrievable crown
design
Subgingival margin placed ≥3 mm below tissue
Custom cast abutments with full contour PFM crown
Which of the following defect morphologies is most
favorable for regenerative peri-implant surgery?
Dehiscence defects
1-wall horizontal defects
3-wall vertical defects
Fenestration defects with exposed threads
In cases of peri-implantitis associated with cemented
restorations, what is the most effective prosthetic
strategy to prevent recurrence after treatment?
Switching to screw-retained prosthesis with modified
emergence profile
Deep subgingival placement of abutment margins
Replacing zirconia abutments with titanium ones
Polishing the intaglio surface of the crown only
Which of the following is least effective in
decontaminating the implant surface during peri
implantitis surgery?
Titanium brush
Saline irrigation alone
Air-abrasive devices (glycine powder)
Laser therapy with Er:YAG
According to Misch’s classification, what defines a
“hopeless” implant condition?
Bone loss ≥4 mm with BoP
Lack of keratinized mucosa
>50% bone loss, mobility, persistent exudate despite
therapy
Marginal bone loss ≤2 mm
Which of the following systemic medications may
increase susceptibility to peri-implantitis through
immunosuppression and altered healing?
NSAIDs
Bisphosphonates
Antidepressants
Corticosteroids
What is the primary cause of early implant failure that
may mimic peri-implantitis?
Peri-implant mucositis
Mechanical overload
Poor emergence profile
Lack of osseointegration
In peri-implantitis cases with vertical bone loss,
what bone fill percentages are considered clinically
successful post-regeneration?
≥20%
≥60%
≥40%
≥80%
What is a major limitation in using lasers for peri
implantitis treatment?
Cannot be used in surgical approaches
Risk of overheating and altering implant surface
properties