SBA EXAMPLE QUESTIONS Flashcards
why does furcation involvement make xLA more straightforward?
the periodontal support for the tooth is compromised
why is a lone standing molar in occlusion more difficult to extract?
it will have a stronger periodontal ligament and bone support
there is also risk of OAC and fractured tuberosity
why do hypercementosed roots require bone removal for xLA?
they will be wider apically
which teeth can be extracted with upper straight forceps?
canines and incisors
what forceps can be used for all maxillary teeth?
upper universals
what teeth can be extracted with upper narrows?
incisors
what teeth can be extracted with upper molars?
molars
what teeth can be extracted with lower narrows?
incisors
what teeth can be extracted with lower universals?
premolars
what teeth can be extracted with lower molars?
molars
what teeth would be extracted with lower cowhorns?
lower molars that are badly broken down
which mandibular teeth can be extracted using a rotatory movement? and why?
lower 1st and 2nd premolars
only teeth in mandible with circular cross section
what types of drugs can affect bone remodelling?
steroids
chemo drugs
bisphosphonates
give an example of an antibiotic that can affect bone healing?
tetracycline
what cells do bisphosphonates bind to?
osteoclasts