OD16

Question 1

Name 5 KEY surgical principles to allow for a successful surgery to take place.

Answer 1

• Pain free surgery
• Aspetic technique
• Adequate access
• Minimal damage
• Arrest of haemorrhage
• Debridement
• Wound closure
• Drainage
• Prevention of infection

Question 2

Wisdom teeth removal commonly use what type of flap?

Answer 2

3-sided flap

Question 3

What is a unique risk of extracting a lower 5?

Answer 3

Damage of the mental nerve

Question 4

3 advantages of sutures?

Answer 4

Minimises dead space, promotes healing, minimises scaring.

Question 5

3 groups that may require supplementary antibiotic treatment?

Answer 5

• Immunocompromised
• Radiotherapy - osteonecrosis
• Certain drug therapies = bisphosphonates/ long term steroids