Facial Skeleton

Question 1

What is Le Fort 1 called and where does it extend?

Answer 1

Trans maxillary
Extends across the maxilla

Question 2

What is Le Fort 2 called and where does it extend?

Answer 2

Pyramidal ( ^ )
Extends from the maxilla (near zygoma) to the nasal area (zygomatic still intact)

Question 3

What is Le Fort 3 called and where does it extend?

Answer 3

Craniofacial dissociation
Transverse fracture that seperates the mid face from the skull base

Question 4

What are some common sites of fracture of the mandible?

Answer 4

Condylar process, angle, body and symphysis

Question 5

What is a notable sign of anterior dislocation?
Hint: sign is something dentist can see/feel clinically?

Answer 5

the coronoid process if palpable extraorally

Question 6

what are some of the symptoms of sinusitis?

Answer 6

nasal mucous, facial pain, fever, headaches
(pain may worsen when a patient bends over or lies down)

Question 7

what are some of the causes of sinusitis?

Answer 7

1. allergy
2. infection
3. deviated septum

Question 8

what kind of drug are corticosteroids?

Answer 8

anti-inflammatory