Dentoalveolar Surgery Flashcards
Order of impaction frequency
1-3rd molars
2-Max canines
3-Mandibular premolars
4-Max premolars
5-second molars
Rarely impacted teeth
1-Mandibular incisors
2-1st molarsf
Eruption pattern-Primary
Eruption pattern-permanent
Local vs systemic factors for tooth impaction
How to tell if a tooth is buccal or lingual from panoramic
If tooth is larger, out of focus, likely palatal.
If tooth is vertical, likely buccal
Describe cone beam computed tomography?
Conventional medial CT scanner uses fan-shaped beam to obtain individual image slices with each slice requiring a separate scan; slices stacked to get 3 dimensional rotation
Why does CBCT have less radiation
It is directed through middle of area and covers entire field of view, only one rotation needed; so less radiation
How does dose vary on CBCT
-slice thickness
field of view
mAs, kVP
Scan time
what is a gray or rad?
Absorption of 1 joule of radiation energy by 1 kg of matter
Sievert
Effective dose or quantification of potential radiologic detriment (cancer induction, genetic damage) from radiation
Bear in mind that 10,000 uSv single exposure = 1:1000 personal exposed will develop cancer.
What does it mean if an impacted canine/premolar is labial?
If palatal?
It means there is an arch-length deficiency.
If palatal, likely from extra space in the maxilla, excess growth, agenesis/peg lateral incisor, or stimulated eruption of lateral incisor or first premolar
How to help an impacted 2nd molar succeed?
In maxilla, remove and allow for the third molar to swing in.
That doesn’t always work in the mandible.
What is the ideal time to surgically uproot a canine?
2/3rd of root formation, with incomplete apical closure
What happens if you try and upright a 2nd molar too early?
tooth may move into wrong position.
If too late, pulpal necrosis/calcifcation maye occur leading to possible root fracture.
How to ensure appropriate surgical uprighting of a 2nd maxillary molar
1-Extract 3rd molar to posteriorly tip.
2-Need intact cortical plates for stability
3-Avoid damaging 2nd molar CEJ
4-Do not tip more than 90 degrees
5-Splint to first molar
6-Ensure tooth is out of occlusion
True or False? do you expose CEJ on an expose and bond?
False, do not expose CEJ –increased risk of root resorption, ankylosis, periodontal inflammation.
How to approach a mandibular premolar that is in the alveolar process?
Bond to the occlusal surface….apply vertical orthodontic forces until buccal surface exposed for new bracket placement.
Why is an apically positioned flap important
Allows erupting into attach mucosa and is less likely to have a periodontal defect with pocket formation.
What’s the normal eruption pattern of a 3rd molar
(6 stages)
What explains rotations of 3rd molars
1-Underdeveloped medial root-Under rotation = mesioangular impaction
2-Overdeveloped medial tooth with over rotation = distoangular impaction
3-Overdeveloped distal root (especially with medial curve) = severe mesioangular or horizontal impaction
By what age will tooth likely remain impacted if there is improper angulation or inadequate space?
18-20
Shorter arch or larger teeth leads to?
More impacted teeth