Periodontal Probing Should Not Be Used as a Routine Procedure

question 16

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

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