INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What does 'countersinking' in implantology mean?

Torquing the abutment in place
Reversing the engine to remove the implant
Placing the implant in a counterclockwise rotation
Flaring or enlarging the coronal end of the osteotomy

The correct answer is: Flaring or enlarging the coronal end of the osteotomy

Countersinking in implantology refers to the process of flaring or enlarging the coronal end of the osteotomy. This technique is essential for ensuring proper implant placement and stability. By flaring the top portion of the implant site, it allows the implant to sit flush with the bone surface, providing better support and long-term success of the implant. The other options are not correct because: - Torquing the abutment in place is related to securing the abutment to the implant fixture and not specifically to countersinking. - Reversing the engine to remove the implant is not a part of the process of countersinking; rather, it could be a method used for implant removal. - Placing the implant in a counterclockwise rotation is not the definition of countersinking; it is a description of the direction of implant placement, which is not necessarily related to countersinking.