Question 45 · LDEK · Peri-implant diseases
What clinical symptoms of periimplantitis would advocate the systemic use of metronidazole according to CIST protocol?
1) PD > 5 mm;
2) periotest value +20;
3) presence of purulent exudate in the pocket;
4) CAL > 6 mm;
5) bone loss greater than 25 % of the length of the implant.
The correct answer is:
2) periotest value +20;
3) presence of purulent exudate in the pocket;
4) CAL > 6 mm;
5) bone loss greater than 25 % of the length of the implant.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,5.
- B. 1,2,3.
- C. 2,3,4.
- D. 1,3,4.
- E. 1,4,5.
Hint
CIST adds antibiotics at stage C, with PD over 5 mm, bleeding and radiographic bone loss; mobility signals a different problem.
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