Osseous Surgery

Question 1

The reshaping of bone
to achieve a more physiologic form
without removal of alveolar bone
proper.

Answer 1

Osteoplasty:

Question 2

The removal of alveolar
bone proper (supporting bone).

Answer 2

Ostectomy:

Question 3

apical to the alveolar crest

Answer 3

Infrabony:

Question 4

How much bone between adjacent teeth needs to be present radiographically for there to be a horizontal bone loss defect?

Answer 4

less than 2.5mm

Question 5

How much bone between adjacent teeth needs to be present radiographically for there to be a vertical bone loss defect?

Answer 5

Greater than or equal 2.5 mm

Question 6

What is the ideal bony defect to graft?

Answer 6

3 wall defect

Question 7

–the interdental
crestal bone is located apical to the level of
the radicular bone

Answer 7

Inconsistent margins

Question 8

T/F: Determinants of Gingival Contour-
(Not necessarily the underlying
bone)

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Rationale of _______: A
reduced probing depth will both
increase the effectiveness of oral
hygiene by the patient and also
facilitate the ease of maintenance by
the therapist.

Answer 9

osseous surgery

Question 10

______ for osseous surgery
 Shallow infrabony defects
 Osseous ledges and tori
 Furcation invasions-Class I or
shallow Class II
 Inconsistent margins

Answer 10

Indications

Question 11

________ for osseous
surgery
 Maxillary anteriors (esthetics)
 Three-wall defects (regeneration)
 Isolated deep defects
 Generalized advanced bone loss
Local anatomic factors
 Sinus
 Ascending ramus
 Flat palate
 External oblique ridge
High caries rate
Dentinal sensitivitySRM2020

Answer 11

Contraindications

Question 12

If you place tissue post osseous surgery at bone level, do you have pocket elimination or reduction?

Answer 12

Pocket elimination

Question 13

If you place tissue post osseous surgery coronal to bone level, do you have pocket elimination or reduction?

Answer 13

Pocket reduction