chapter 55

Question 1

comminution

Answer 1

act of breaking or condition of being broken into small fragments

Question 2

ecchymosis

Answer 2

hemorrhagic spot
larger than petechia
in the skin or mucous membrane caused by extravasation of blood
forms nonelevated, rounded, or irregular patch

Question 3

exodontics

Answer 3

branch of dentistry dealing with the surgical removal of teeth

Question 4

intermaxillary fixation

Answer 4

fixation of maxilla in occlusion with mandible held in place by means of wires and elastic bands
healing parts are stabilized following fracture or surgery

Question 5

maxillofacial

Answer 5

pertaining to the jaws and face

Question 6

orthognathic surgery

Answer 6

surgery to alter relationship of dental arches and/or supporting bone
usually coordinated with orthodontic therapy

Question 7

orthognathics

Answer 7

science dealing with causes and treatment of malposition of the bones of jaw

Question 8

osteosynthesis

Answer 8

internal fixation of a fracture by mechanical means - metal plates, pins, screws

Question 9

trismus

Answer 9

motor disturbance of the trigeminal nerve with spasm of masticatory muscles
difficulty opening the mouth (lockjaw)