Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Flashcards
What incision allows for optimal exposure of frontal sinus fractures
Coronal
What nerve innervates the muscles around the chin must be protected from injury when repairing a fracture of the mandible
Marginal mandibular
What branch of the trigeminal nerve must be identified and preserved when performing a submandibular gland removal
Lingual
Prior to plating a mandibular fracture, what should be applied to ensure proper occlusion of the teetch
Arch bars
What should be sent postoperatively with the patient who has arch bars applied
Wire scissors
Common types of hardware used in maxillofacial fracture
Titanium plates, screws, and mini-plates
Horizontal fracture of the maxilla
Le Fort I
Pyramidal fracture involving the maxilla and nasal bridge
Le Fort II
Craniofacial disjunction involving the zygomatic arch and the orbit
Common approach to access the orbital floor fracture
Subciliary (below they eyelid)
Transconjunctival