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ORAL SURGERY Flashcards

1
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when a malignant tumor is diagnosed, the patient requires

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immediate treatment by qualified specialist

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2
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a surgical chisel with a one sided bevel edge is used to

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remove bone

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3
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the term universal means that the forceps may be used

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on either side of one arch

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4
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in a __ biopsy the entire lesion is removed

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excisional

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5
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the surgical reshaping of the alveolar ridge is known as

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alveoplasty

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6
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approximately how many days must sutures remain in the surgical site

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5-7

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7
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before use, surgical instruments are classified as critical items and must be

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sterilized

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8
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periosteal elevators are used to

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separate periosteum from surface of the bone

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9
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during oral surgical procedures what may be used for pain control

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local anesthetic, IV conscious sedation, nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation

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10
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function of rongeur is to

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trim the alveolar bone

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11
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common term for alveolitis

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dry socket

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12
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general dentists have the skill and knowledge to

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perform minor oral surgery procedures in their practices

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13
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primary function of surgical currette is

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scrape interior of the socket to remove tissue or initiate haemorrhage

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14
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a bone file is commonly used after the

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rongeurs

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15
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surgical aspirating tips are ___ than HVE tips used in restorative dentistry

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smaller than

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16
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during a surgical procedure PPE includes

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sterile gown and gloves, protective eyewear

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17
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post-op patient instructions should be given

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in writing, verbally, and provided to caretaker

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18
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to maintain current status of patient health during procedure the DA should ___ as a baseline

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obtain vital signs

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19
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is a scalpel is used ___ will be needed

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sutures

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20
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what is used to control immediate post-op bleeding

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gauze pressure pack

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21
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what are the 3 categories of extractions

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emergency, preventative, conservative

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22
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indications for oral surgery

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decayed teeth that cannot be restored, extraction of non vital teeth, insufficient bony support (not limited to)

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23
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contraindications for oral surgery

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bleeding/clotting disorder, restorable teeth, medically compromised patients (not limited to)

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24
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what types of radiographs are not useful

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bitewings

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25
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foods, liquids or medications in the stomach when general anesthesia is administered may cause

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vomiting

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26
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a surgical hand wash/scrub is for how many minutes

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7 minutes

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27
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hinged instruments are placed in ultrasonic with hinge

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in open position

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28
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sterile gaze pressure pack stays in place for at least ___ following procedure

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30-45 mins

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29
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within the first 24 hours of surgery cold packs are used

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20 minutes on 20 minutes off

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30
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after 24 hours of surgery what can be used to promote healing

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external heat

31
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dry socket is characterized by

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foul odor, taste, pain

32
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if dry socket is present pain will

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diminish after extraction then return after 2-4 days

33
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elevators luxate the tooth out of the socket and

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compress bone and enlarge socket

34
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mandibular forceps “hawksbill” used for

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mandibular anteriors and bicuspids

35
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151S forceps are

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universal for all deciduous mandibular teeth

36
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surgical curettes are used

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following the extraction

37
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Bard Parker scalpel handle is

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metal

38
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hemostats are used to

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retract tissue, remove small root tips, clamp off blood vessels, grasp loose objects

39
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a mouth prop is placed on the

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opposite side of the mouth being treated

40
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surgical burs have

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extra long shanks to reach surgical site

41
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what are the types of absorbable sutures

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plain catgut, chromic catgut, collagen, poly glycolic acid, polydioxanone

42
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non absorbable suture types

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silk, nylon, polyester, orlon

43
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t/f you must return to the office to have non absorbable sutures removed

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true

44
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a surgical stent is used to help the surgeon

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place the implant in the proper location

45
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subperiosteal implants are used most commonly for the support of a

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mandibular complete denture

46
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dental implants are contraindicated when __ is present

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a condition that would interfere with normal healing

47
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homecare for a dental implant should include

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oral irrigators

48
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t/f the implant prosthesis may be fixed or removable

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true

49
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osseointegration is the

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attachment of healthy bone to the dental implant

50
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the type of individual implant that is placed directly into the bone is

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endosteal

51
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t/f a stent is not an endosteal component

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true

52
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how many surgical procedures are usually required for an implant procedure

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2

53
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what are the 3 categories of implants

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endosteal, subperiosteal, transosteal

54
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implants are typically made of

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titanium

55
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is prophylaxis part of the implant comprehensive evaluation

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no

56
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osseointegration or bonding of the dental implant to bone, occurs in

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3-6 months

57
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a transosteal implant is used primarily

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when there are no other options, for patients with severely resorbed ridges

58
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dental implant patients should be scheduled for regular recur intervals for

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prophylaxis, examination, radiographs

59
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dental implants are most often indicated when

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the patient prefers a fixed option

60
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is a signed informed consent required before the treatment of an implant begins

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yes

61
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radiographs for the dental implant patient evaluate and determine

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height, width, snd quality of bone in the area

62
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useful radiographs are

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periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, tomographic

63
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titanium implants can be coated with a mineral compound called

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hydroxyapatite

64
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hydroxyapatite is a ceramic substance that

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rapidly osseointegrates the implant to the bone

65
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the parts of an endosteal implant include

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titanium implant, titanium abutment screw, abutment post

66
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what is a healing cap

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a metal screw that fits on the dental cap. keeps tissue and debris from getting into implant

67
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where is the implant inserted in a transosteal implant

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through the edentulous area

68
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mini implants are used for fixation of

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full or partial dentures (especially in mandible), crowns in small places, retention in ortho procedures

69
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post op care for implants includes gentle rinses after each meal with what? what should not be used to rinse?

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saline solution. no commercial mouth rinses

70
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tissue impaction of teeth refers to

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teeth blocked from eruption only by gingival tissues

71
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types of biopsy

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excisional, incisional, exfoliative

72
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incisional biopsy is when

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only part of the lesion is removed

73
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exfoliative biopsies remove epithelial layers or oral mucosa from the

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surface of the lesion to attain cells

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