Oral Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indications for extraction?
A
- Decayed, non-restorable teeth
- Impacted wisdom teeth
- Extraction of non-vital teeth
- Removal for orthodontic treatment
- Removal of root fragments
- To remove cysts and tumours
2
Q
What is the function of an elevator?
A
Applies leverage against the tooth to loosen it from the PDL - ease in extraction.
3
Q
List the types of elevators.
A
- Warwick James
- Cryers
- Coupland
4
Q
What is the function of a root pick?
A
Helps to remove remaining root tips.
5
Q
What is the function of a bone file?
A
To smooth the rough margins of the alveolus before suturing.
6
Q
What is the function of a rongeur?
A
To trim alveolar bone.
7
Q
What are the indications for removal of wisdom teeth?
A
- Pericoronitis
- Preventing dental caries
- Orthodontic considerations
- Prevention of cysts or tumours
- To prevent root resorption of adjacent teeth
8
Q
What are the complications of surgical extraction?
A
- Dental fracture
- Mx tuberosity fracture
- Nerve injury
- Alveolar osteitis
- Orofacial infection
- Persistent bleeding
- OAC
- Tooth displacement
9
Q
What is the incidence of IAN injury?
A
0.4-8.4%
10
Q
What is the reported rate of permanent nerve injury?
A
<1% or up to 3.6%
