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Pharmacology & Medications in Implantology Flashcards

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  1. A patient on long-term bisphosphonate therapy requires implant placement. Which complication is of greatest concern?

    Answer: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)

    Bisphosphonates suppress osteoclast activity and impair bone remodeling, placing patients at risk for MRONJ following implant surgery.

  2. Which analgesic class is generally preferred for post-implant pain management in patients without contraindications due to its anti-inflammatory benefit?

    Answer: NSAIDs

    NSAIDs provide both analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, making them first-line agents for managing post-implant surgical discomfort.

  3. Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% mouth rinse is commonly prescribed after implant surgery primarily to:

    Answer: Reduce supragingival plaque and bacterial load

    Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that reduces oral bacterial counts and supports wound healing after implant procedures.

  4. A patient taking warfarin needs implant surgery. The PRIMARY pharmacological concern the implantology technician should communicate to the supervising clinician is:

    Answer: Elevated bleeding risk requiring INR evaluation

    Warfarin inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, and the INR must be assessed and managed before surgical procedures to minimize hemorrhagic complications.

  5. Which property makes amoxicillin a common antibiotic choice for prophylaxis in implant procedures?

    Answer: Good oral bioavailability and effectiveness against oral streptococci

    Amoxicillin has high oral bioavailability and covers the streptococcal and anaerobic organisms most relevant in oral surgical prophylaxis.

  6. Corticosteroids are sometimes used peri-operatively around implant surgery to:

    Answer: Reduce postoperative swelling and trismus

    Corticosteroids suppress the inflammatory cascade, reducing edema and trismus that can accompany extensive implant surgeries.

  7. A patient reports taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Research suggests SSRIs may affect implant outcomes by:

    Answer: Impairing osseointegration through reduced osteoblast activity

    Studies indicate SSRIs may negatively influence bone metabolism via serotonin receptor activity on osteoblasts, potentially lowering implant survival rates.