Module 2_Palatal Flap

Question 1

T/F you will lose sensation in the palate if you cut through the nasopalatine nerve

Answer 1

F

Nasopalatine structure are largely residual

Question 2

What are the possible flap designs for working on the palate?

Answer 2

Simple incision

• Only works if structure you want to reach is superfical
• If you create an oral-antral fistula you won’t be able to repair it

Full palatal

• Safest flap
• Incise around the gingiva from molar to molar and lift up entire palate

Full palatal but with a semicircular cut anteriorly
-Leaves the nasopalatine canal in place

Question 3

Where are the greater palatine vessels located?

Answer 3

-Halfway between midline and alveolar ridge

Question 4

Why are trapdoor designs inappropriate?

Answer 4

-Risk of cutting through the greater palatine vessels and thus depriving flap of blood supply