5 - Minor oral surgery techniques (fractured teeth and retained roots) Flashcards
1
Q
What causes teeth to fracture?
A
- thick cortical bone
- root shape
- root number
- hypercementosis
- ankylosis
- caries
- alignment
2
Q
How should you explain the risks of tooth fracture to the patient?
A
- describe sectioning the tooth if required
- explain in lay terms
- pressure but no pain
- lift gum up, like pulling a curtain
- possible drilling, vibrations
- stitches
- warn of possible damage to adjacent teeth
3
Q
What are post operative complications that could occur after minor oral surgery?
A
- pain
- swelling
- brusing
- trismus
- bleeding
- dry socket
- infection is unusual
- nerve damage
4
Q
What instruments can be used for soft tissue retraction?
A
- Bowdler-Henry retractor (rake)
- Howarth’s periosteal elevator
- Ash
5
Q
How should a tooth be divided?
A
- remove crown
- (buccal gutter in bone if required)
- split roots
6
Q
Give an example of a resorbable monofilament suture.
A
MONOCRYL
7
Q
Give an example of a resorbable multifilament suture.
A
VICRYL RAPIDE or VELOSORB
8
Q
Give an example of a non-resorbable monofilament suture.
A
PROLENE
9
Q
Give an example of a non-resorbable multifilament suture.
A
Merslik
