Minor oral surgical techniques Flashcards
1
Q
Give factors which may cause teeth to fracture during extraction
A
- ankylosis
- caries
- hypercementosis
- root shape
- thick Cortical bone
- alignment
- root number
2
Q
What instruments would you use for physical debridement of a tooth socket following extraction?
A
- bone file or handpiece to remove sharp bone edges
- Mitchell’s trimmer or Victoria curette to remove soft tissue debris
3
Q
give the 3 ways debridement can be carried out following extraction
A
- physical
- irrigation with sterile saline or water into the socket
- suction - aspirate under flap to remove debris
4
Q
What are the aims of suturing?
A
- achieve haemostasis
- cover bone
- reposition tissues
- encourage healing by primary intention
- prevent wound breakdown
5
Q
Give methods of achieving haemostasis following extraction
A
- pressure with gauze
- LA with vasocontrictor
- diathermy
- surgicel
- sutures
