General Terms Flashcards
BSSO?
surgical technique to increase lower jaw length
Le Fort I
separation of the hard palate from the upper maxila
genioplasty
reshaping of chin
reduction
reduces # of fragments by lockign them together
ostetomies
surgery that cuts and reshapes bone
capital equipment
think reusable almost, example: hospital bed.
customer for capital equipment?
hospital staff, not surgeons
Implants
Not coming back, example: screws and plates. going into patient
set
collection of implants, modules, instrumentation, kits, and containters
system
collection of sets
module
smaller metal container that houses plates, screws, twist drills, etc.
container
metal or plastic container used to house the components of a set
orthognathic
involves moving the bones of the upper or lower jaw or both. The jaws are lengthened or shortened, moved up or down, in or out, resulting in a more harmonious bite and facial appearance.
occlusion
dental context, means contact between teeth
