Question 170 · LDEK · Implantology and preprosthetic surgery

Indicate the true statement concerning socket sealing:

1) it is one of the techniques of preserving the volume of alveolar process bone and beneficial architecture of soft tissues;
2) it consists in applying bone substitute material to the alveolus and securing it with a membrane;
3) it consists in covering the alveolus with a membrane, collagen or autogenous soft tissue transplant without previously filling it;
4) it leads to the preservation of the correct vestibular and dorsal contour of soft tissues;
5) it is associated with applying the bone graft or bone substitute material to the post-extraction socket, surrounded by completely preserved bone walls.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 1,3,5.
  3. C. 1,3,4.
  4. D. 2,3,5.
  5. E. 2,4,5.
Hint

Distinguish 'sealing' the entrance of an empty socket from 'filling' or 'preserving' it with graft material.

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