oral and maxillofacial surgery

Question 1

alveolar osteitis

Answer 1

complication after removal of a tooth that results in severe pain from inflammation of the alveolar bone, associated with the disturbance of a blood clot

Question 2

alveoplasty

Answer 2

the surgical shaping and smoothing of the margins of the tooth socket after the extraction of a tooth

Question 3

excisonal biopsy

Answer 3

surgical procedure in which tissue is cut from a suspected oral lesion

Question 4

exfoliative biopsy

Answer 4

diagnostic procedure where cells are scraped from a suspected oral lesion for analysis

Question 5

hard tissue impaction

Answer 5

tooth is partially to fully covered by bone and gingival tissue

Question 6

impacted tooth

Answer 6

tooth that has not erupted

Question 7

incisional biopsy

Answer 7

section of suspect oral lesion that is removed for evaluation

Question 8

luxate

Answer 8

to dislocate, as a tooth from its socket

Question 9

oral and maxillofacial surgeon

Answer 9

dentist who specializes in surgeries of the head and neck region

Question 10

oral and maxillofacial surgery

Answer 10

dental surgery specialty that diagnoses and treats conditions of the mouth, face, jaws and associated areas

Question 11

soft tissue impaction

Answer 11

oral condition in which a tooth is partially or fully covered by gingival tissue

Question 12

indications for oral and maxillofacial facial surgery

Answer 12

• Extraction of decayed teeth that cannot be restored
• Surgical removal of impacted teeth
• Extraction of nonvital teeth
  Preprosthesis surgery to smooth and contour the alveolar ridge
  • Removal of teeth for orthodontic treatment
  • Removal of root fragments
  • Removal of cysts and tumors
  • Biopsy
  • Treatment of fractures of the mandible or maxilla
  • Corrective jaw surgery
  Surgery of the temporomandibular joint
  Reconstructive surgery
  Cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
  Salivary gland surgery
  • Surgical implant procedures

Question 13

what advanced knowledge should the assist be aware of

Answer 13

patient assessment + monitoring
use of specialized instruments
surgical asepsis
surgical procedures
pain control techniques

Question 14

operating room must be wide enough to fit ….

Answer 14

1. operating table
2. anesthesiology equipment
3. mobile surgical trays, instrument, supplies
4. overhead light
5. monitoring equipment
   standing room for operator, assistants and anesthesiologist

Question 15

suture

Answer 15

the act of stitching

Question 16

if a scalpel is on the tray what is always beside it

Answer 16

suture

Question 17

what kind of post- op instructions should you give your patient, when should you give them

Answer 17

written and oral

before and after the procedure

Question 18

control of bleeding

Answer 18

• After leaving the office, keep the pack in place for 30 to 45 minutes. Removing the pack too soon could disturb clot formation and may increase bleeding.
• Do not disturb the clot with your tongue or by rinsing your mouth vigorously.
• If bleeding continues and does not stop, call the dental office.
• Restrict strenuous work or physical activity for that day.

Question 19

control of swelling

Answer 19

• During the first 24 hours, use a cold pack on a cycle of 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off.
• After the first 24 hours, apply external heat to the area of the face to enhance circulation in the tissues and to promote healing.
After the first 24 hours, begin gently rinsing the oral cavity with warm saline solution (1 tsp salt to 8 oz warm water) every 2 hours to promote healing.

Question 20

what should you prescribe for mild pain

Answer 20

milf analgesic

ibuprofen

Question 21

3 parts of an implant

Answer 21

titanium screw
abutment post
cover screw

Question 22

3 steps to implanting an implant

Answer 22

initial placement - titanium for osseointegration

abutment screw us screwed in

abutment post ur cylinder is attached