Final Flashcards

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Alveoplasty

A

surgical shaping and smoothing of the margins of the tooth socket after extraction of a tooth.

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2
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Ostectomy

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surgery involving the removal of bone

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3
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An oral and maxilla facial surgeon must pass and a, given by

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American board of oral maxillofacial

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4
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Osteoplasty

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surgery in which bone is added, contoured, and reshaped

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5
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Periodontium

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structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth

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6
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Periodontal disease

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an infectious disease process that involves inflammation of the structures of the periodontium

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7
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Periodontitis

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inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth

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8
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Straight elevator

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loosen tooth from periodontal ligaments before extraction

And to separate and lift tooth from socket

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9
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Luxate

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to dislocate a tooth from its socket

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10
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Alveolar osteitis

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Aka dry socket

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11
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Surgical foreceps

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Used to remove a tooth in one piece, with the crown and root intact

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12
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Root planning

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Procedure of smoothing the surface of a root by removing abnormal tooth tissue that is rough, contaminated, or permeated with calculus.

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13
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What radiograph is excellent for determining the extend crestal bone loss?

A

Vertical bitewing

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14
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Category I

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Healthy patients who require no special modifications

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15
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Category II

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Patients with medical conditions who require scheduling changes or shorter appointments

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16
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Category III

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Patients with medical conditions who have lifelong implications; these patients require modifications in dental treatment planning, including alterations in anesthetic, types of dental materials, and patient positioning

17
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Category IV

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Patients with medical conditions who require more significant modifications in dental treatment planning, including treatment to meet dental needs within the operating room.

18
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Category V

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Patients with serious medical conditions who require only limited care to eliminate serious acute oral disease; includes patients who must be kept free of pain and discomfort

19
Q

What is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults

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Periodontal disease

20
Q

Sublingual calculus

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Form on root surfaces below gingival margin and can extend into periodontal pockets. Can be green or black

21
Q

Major difference between periodontitis and gingivitis

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Gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva and periodontitisis the inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth