Oral Surgery Flashcards
Radiograph views for maxillary sinus
occipitomental (Water’s view), DPT, periapicals
Drainage of maxillary sinus
Middle meatus through ostium located 2/3rd up the medial wall of the sinus
Typical history causing an acute bacterial sinusitis
Viral infection (of throat by Strep. pneumonia, H.influenza etc) that then causes inflammation of the respiratory epithelium than lines the sinus, this then is predisposed to getting infected by bacteria.
How big is the ostium of the maxillary sinus?
2.4mm
Why might nasal decongestants not work for a patient with sinusitis?
Mucosa overlying the ostium is inflamed and so the opening is very small, decongestants cannot enter the sinus.
OAF vs OAC
Oroantral fistula is an epithelialised Oroantral communication
What size of OAC will not spontaneously close?
anything >5mm
Function of maxillary sinus?
It’s physiological role is not well understood
Menthol inhalations as a way of opening the ostium for a patient with sinusitis is an example of…
mucolytics
After the sinus drains into the nasal cavity, where does it then go?
Through the eustachian tube and then down the pharynx
Chronic sinusitis?
Something obstructing the ostium, ongoing low-grade symptoms.
Drainage?
What forceps can be used to extract difficult accessing 8s?
Bayonets
Which teeth are the easiest to XLA?
Periodontally diseased teeth
When would you refer a badly broken down tooth to secondary care for XLA?
If tooth is fractured below the alevolus = surgical required.
Resorption that can aid XLA vs that can hinder it?
Internal - harder as tooth fractures
External - easier as tooth is less held in the bone
Key risk with extracting lone standing last maxillary molar?
Due to experiencing heavy occlusal forces there is a high risk of fracturing tuberosity
Traumatic vs aphthous stomatitis
How would you treat oral candidasis?
Systemic antifungals
How would you treat cold sores from herpes virus?
topical antivirals
Lichenoid reaction causes
Metal
Medications (NSAIDS, antihypertensives, hypoglycaemics)
What is an epulis?
growth on the gum
What metabolic condition may cause oral pigmentation?
Addisons
Lichen planus?
Autoimmune inflammatory condition
BIOPSY !
Idiopathic lesions? and an example of one
Unknown aetiology
Lipomas (mini fat balls)
How many mandibular 8s are impacted %?
72%
Ratio of mandibular 8s that fail to develop?
1 in 4 adults
Current guidance on removal of third molars
SIGN (scottish specific guidance) was revoked in 2015
So now refer to NICE guidance (2000)
Key indications for removal of third molars
Pericoronitis 8-59%
unrestorable caries
cellulitis/osteomyelitis
periodontal disease
orthodontic reasons
Management of pericoronitis
- Irrigate with saline and give OHI
- XLA or grind down opposing tooth cusps
- antibiotics if pt is systemically unwell
2 or more incidences to warrant XLA typically
What are the four different types of impaction?
What radiographic features indicate a close relationship with the IDC?
o Diversion or deviation
o Darkening of the root – indicate the canal sitting in a groove
o Loss of laminate dura
o Narrowing
Juxta apical area —> highest risk for nerve crushing !!
What is the most common to least common type of molar impaction?
Mesial (40%)
Vertical (30-38%)
Distal (6-15%)
Horizontal (3-15%)
What can you warn patients about in terms of their risk of transient/permanent numbness after XLA?
Specifically lip (as this will be determined by the individuals radiographic presentation) - short term (5%), long term (1%)
Non-specifically tongue (as this cannot be radiographic ally assessed) - short term (10%), long term (1%)
Tongue more maybe due to retraction of soft tissues in this area…
Coronectomy conditions
o Remove crown and leave the roots
o If you mobilise the roots, you MUST remove them.
o Not always a great alternative as the roots migrate and can cause patients more problems long term
o Technique sensitive (cannot leave any enamel)
o ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE !
What risks do you need to warn patients of for XLA?
o Pain
o Swelling
o Bruising
o Possible hypoaesthesia of lip/tongue
o Trismus
o Infection
o Bleeding
o Surgical (stitches?)
- OAC
- MT fracture