2018 MSA Flashcards
Give two aims for raising a flap
Maximal access with minimal trauma
Protection of soft tissues
Give 4 things that influence flap design
Retraction
Location of surgical site
Surgical procedure being carried out
Post-operative aesthetics
What type of handpiece is used for bone removal?
Electric straight handpiece with saline cooled bur
What are the 3 methods of debridement?
Suction - aspirate under flap to remove debris
Irrigation - sterile saline into socket and under flap
Physical - bone file or handpiece to remove sharp bony edges
What is the name for a dry socket?
Localised osteitis/alveolar osteitis
Give 3 disposing factors for a dry socket
Mandibular teeth
Females
Smoking
Give 3 signs and symptoms of a dry socket
Malodour of the socket
Exposed bone is sensitive
Dull, aching pain
How is a dry socket treated? (3 marks)
Reassure patient
Recommend optimal analgesics
LA
Debridement of bone
Pack with alvogyl
What is the drug family of apixaban
DOAC
What does apixaban inhibit?
Factor Xa
What else is apixaban used for? (2 marks)
Prevention of DVT
Prevention of pulmonary embolism
What blood tests should you get before treatment for a patient on abixaban?
aPTT - activated partial thromboplastin time
What should you do with apixaban dosage for surgical tx vs a simple extraction?
Simple extraction is low risk - treat without interrupting medication
Surgical treatment is high risk - ask patient to miss morning dose on day of treatment
Give 3 methods of haemostatic control
Pressure - bite on damp gauze
LA with adrenaline as a vasoconstrictor
Diathermy
Give 4 physical features of Down syndrome
Broad flat face
Short neck
Reduced muscle tone
Upwards slanting of eyes
What is the result of a positive Down syndrome test?
Full trisomy of chromosome 21
Why may patients with Down syndrome have increased levels of periodontal disease?
Systemic immunodeficiency
Inability to carry out good OH practices
Give 2 medical reasons that a patient with Down’s syndrome may lack capacity
Intellectual disability
Dementia
What is the difference between a welfare guardian and power of attorney?
PoA is drawn through a solicitor and granted by the adult before they lose capacity
Welfare guardian is appointed by the courts to a person who does not have capacity
What drug and dosage is used for antibiotic prophylaxis?
Amoxicillin 3g
When should antibiotic prophylaxis be taken?
60 minutes before procedure
Give 3 features of Parkinson’s
Bradykinesia - slow movement
Resting tremors
Posture instability
How does Parkinson’s differ from other cerebellar diseases?
Parkinson’s is caused by loss of dopamine receptors
Others are caused by damage to the cerebellum
For what reason may a patient have a dry mouth?
Medications
How can you prevent a denture from being lost in a care home? (2 marks)
Initial the denture during processing
Store them in a labelled container
Why wouldn’t you extract teeth for denture reasons in a Parkinson’s patient?
The patient won’t tolerate the denture making process
What are the 2 most important things in the provision of future treatment for a Parkinson’s patient?
Mastication function
Relief of pain
What is a local malocclusion?
A local abnormality affecting 1, 2 or several teeth in either arch that produces a malocclusion
Give 4 reasons for abnormality of tooth number
Supernumeraries
Hypodontia
Early loss of primary teeth
Retained primary teeth
What are the 4 types of supernumeraries?
Conical
Tuberculate
Supplemental
Odontome
What 2 ways can you measure antero-posterior skeletal relationship?
Palpate skeletal bases
Visual assessment
What 2 ways can you measure vertical skeletal relationship?
FMPA - if average, planes should meet at external occipital protuberance
LAFH to TAFH ratio - if average should be approximately 55%
What position should a patients head be in for orthodontic assessment?
Frankfort plane parallel to the floor
How is porcelain surface prepped in lab for bonding?
Etch with hydrofluoric acid