final exam Flashcards
this class of clefting involves the cleft of the soft palate and hard palate that continues through the alveolar ridge on both sides leaving a free premaxilla usually associated with bilateral cleft lip
class 6
what causes clefting of the lip?
incomplete fusion of maxillary process and globular process
these are ready made, contoured arch bars that are adapted to fit accurately to each tooth and provide hooks for connecting the arches
arch bars
what diet is essential for promotion of healing?
protein and vitamins such as A, C, and riboflavin
what is open reduction used for?
the use of a surgical flap procedure to expose the fracture ends and bring them together for healing
what descriptive words are used to classify a fracture?
location, direction, nature and severity
this class of clefting involves the cleft of the soft palate and hard palate that continues through the alveolar ridge on one side of the premaxilla- usually associated with cleft lip of the same side
class 5
what is contraindicated with a patient that has xerostomia?
lemon and glycerin swabs
other than American dental association, what can ADA stand for?
Americans with disabilities act
what are predisposing causes of fractured jaws?
tumors, cysts, osteoporosis, or osteomyelitis
how many times a day should a caregiver clean the mouth of an unconscious patient?
three times
this cleft is a submucous cleft in which the muscle union is imperfect across the soft palate..the palate is short, the uvula is often bifid, a groove is situated at the midline of the soft palate and the closure to the pharynx is incompetent
class 7
how often should a patient be seen in office if they have a cleft?
every 3-4 months
when is final orthodontic treatment done on a patient with clefting?
during mixed dentition years or later
when is surgery preformed on cleft lip?
2-3 months of age…
child must be 10 wks of age, 10 lbs and achieved serum hemoglobin of 10 mg
who is cleft lip more common in?
males
a combination of two levels is also possible such as a right Le Fort 1 and a left Le Fort 2
Le Fort Combination
what are traumatic causes of fractured jaws?
domestic violence, gunshots, sporting injuries, falls, road traffic accidents and industrial accidents
what type of patients are contraindicated for IMF?
pt. with chronic airway diseases
pt who vomit regularly
pt. with mental illness
dietary problems
oral hygiene and dietary limitations lead to increased dental caries and perio infection
what are the types of mandibular fractures described by location?
alveolar process, condyle, angle, body, symphysis
this type of classification of clefting is a cleft of the tip of the uvula
class 1
who is cleft palate more common in?
females
how can you confirm appointments with deaf patients?
use the state telecommunication relay service to call a deaf patient directly with reminders
what are examples of risk factors that can cause clefting?
multifactorial genetic and environmental
1 in 500 births of Asians and native Americans
early in first trimester-
use oft tobacco
alcohol consumption
phenytoin, vitamin a, corticosteroids, drug abuse
maternal age >40 yrs
inadequate diet such as vitamins, esp. folic acid
lack of prenatal care and instruction