Fractured teeth + Retained Roots

Question 1

Why do teeth fracture? (7)

Answer 1

1. Thick cortical bone
   - Thicker denser bone harder to expand
2. Root shape
3. Root number
   - More roots = harder
4. Hypercementosis
   - Excessive cementum on root
5. Ankylosis
6. Alignment
7. Caries

Question 2

Cause of hypercementosis

Answer 2

Increased load on teeth

Patient loses teeth then the remaining teeth get overloaded - this can cause excess cementum towards the apex

Question 3

List some post op complications following minor oral surgery (7)

Answer 3

1. Pain
2. Swelling
3. Bruising
4. Jaw stiffness
5. Bleeding
6. Dry socket
7. Infection

Question 4

Why should trauma to dental papillae be avoided?

Answer 4

Can cause gingival recession

Question 5

Whats the name of a resorbable monofilament suture?

Answer 5

MONOCRYL

Question 6

Whats the name of a resorbable multifilament suture?

Answer 6

Vicryl Rapide

Question 7

Whats the name of a non-resorbable monofilament suture?

Answer 7

PROLENE

Question 8

Whats the name of a non-resorbable multifilament suture?

Answer 8

Mersilk