Periodontal Probing Should Not Be Used as a Routine Procedure

question 24

Multiple Choice

Periodontal probing should not be used as a routine procedure with dental implant clients because there is a possibility of disturbing the biologic seal that attaches the healthy peri-implant tissue to the titanium abutment.Periodontal probing can cause a local infection within the unattached sulci and lead to implant failure.

• A) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
• B) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
• C) Both statements are true.
• D) Both statements are false.

---

Definitions:

Present Value

The current value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return.

Rate Of Return

The increase or decrease in value of an investment within a set timeframe, represented as a percentage of the investment's starting price.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks on loans they give to commercial banks or the rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value.

Present Value

The worth in present terms of a lump sum or cash flows anticipated in the future, using a predetermined rate of return for the calculation.