chapter 2

Question 1

when do you need permission for restorations

Answer 1

when there will be excisions (cutting out) or incisions (cutting in)
- any major restorations

Question 2

what are major restorations

Answer 2

soft tissue repair, deep wound preparation, reconstruction of bones, hair restorations, sub tissue surgery, modeling of facial features, dental fixes, recoloring discolored face
- anything time consuming or skill intensive

Question 3

what are minor restorations

Answer 3

setting features, tissue building, swelling reduction, discolorations, realignment of fracture, cosmetics, dressing casket
- typical stuff you do for every deceased

Question 4

reasons for restorative art

Answer 4

• injuries
• pathology (age)
• postmortem time period
• effects of embalming

Question 5

what are different types of injuries

Answer 5

fractures, contusions, swelling, torn tissue, abrasions, discolorations, loss of hair, damage to facial features

Question 6

examples of pathology

Answer 6

swelling, torn tissues, discolorations, hair, tumors, medical devices, lesions, addiction

Question 7

age considerations

Answer 7

discoloration, changes in the mouth curvature and size, weight loss, hair loss, hygiene decline

Question 8

results of postmortem time period

Answer 8

movement of body fluids, decomp, skin slip, discolorations, gasses, odor, purge, subcutaneous emphysema, contact pressure, autopsy, tissue donation, dehydration

Question 9

some effects of embalming

Answer 9

dehydration of tissues, discolorations, swelling, poor preservation