Intro to oral surgery

Question 1

What is oral surgery?

Answer 1

A branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions requiring surgical intervention. A branch of dentistry that deals with conditions of the mouth and jaws requiring surgery.

Question 2

Approach to clinic and what to write in clinical notes

Answer 2

Approach to clinic:

• Come to clinic early and check notes on salud.
• Check radiographs
• Details on whiteboard: pt details, procedure, allergies, MH
• Correct site surgery fill out before procedure

Clinical notes:
Date, operator & assistant, LA (amount used, batch number, expiry date), state procedure (how tooth was removed), if closure was necessary, haemostasis achieved, post-op instructions both verbally and written, if any antibiotics or analgesics were given, signed by tutor and student

Question 3

Pink consent form

Answer 3

extraction under LA

Question 4

Yellow consent form

Answer 4

extraction under sedation/GA

Question 5

Intended benefits of extraction

Answer 5

Remove source of pain and infection

Question 6

Serious or frequently occurring risks of extraction

Answer 6

Pain, bleeding, swelling, bruising, infection, stitches