Simple Extraction

Question 1

List reasons why teeth require extraction.

Answer 1

Orthodontics
Supernumerary teeth
Impacted or unerupted teeth
Badly positioned teeth
Cosmetic reasons
Carious
Pulpitis
Patients health conditions
Infection
Periodontitis
Fracture of tooth or jaw

Question 2

Name the instrument used to remove the tooth from its socket?

Answer 2

Extracting forceps

Question 3

Name the instruments used to elevate and loosen the tooth from its socket?

Answer 3

Elevators - Warwick James’, Winter’s and Cryer’s

Luxators

Question 4

Name the instrument that is used to split multi-rooted teeth?

Answer 4

Coupland Chisel

Question 5

What name is given to an opening created between the antrum and the oral cavity after an extraction due to the presence of long rooted upper premolars or molars impinging into the sinus naturally?

Answer 5

An Oro-antral fistula

Question 6

Following an extraction the lining of the socket can become infected, what is the correct term used for this condition?

Answer 6

Localised Osteoitis (Dry Socket)

Question 7

What word describes a tooth that is said to have been knocked out in its entirety due to trauma?

Answer 7

Avulsed

Question 8

What type of haemorrhage occurs at the time of an extraction?

Answer 8

Primary Haemorrhage

Question 9

What type of haemorrhage occurs a few hours after extraction when the blood clot has been dislodged?

Answer 9

Reactionary Haemorrhage

Question 10

What type of haemorrhage occurs after 24 hours caused by the loss of the blood clot and infection at the extraction site?

Answer 10

Secondary haemorrhage

Question 11

List 5 methods of treating haemorrhaging.

Answer 11

Pressure pad
Suture
Haemostatic agent
Adrenaline
Gelatine sponges, Haemostatic sponges or Oxidised Cellulose

Question 12

Name the procedure where the gingival flap overlying a partially erupting tooth is removed surgically?

Answer 12

Operculectomy

Question 13

Name the surgical procedure where adjustments and smoothing of bony spicules of the alveolar ridge are made to produce a smooth base for a denture to sit?

Answer 13

Alveolectomy

Question 14

Name the surgical procedure where the shape of the alveolar ridge is altered to allow a denture to seat correctly and comfortably?

Answer 14

Alveoplasty

Question 15

Name the periodontal surgical procedure where the shape of the gingivae is adjusted/altered to aid oral hygiene, so that more effective plaque removal can be achieved?

Answer 15

Gingivectomy

Question 16

Name the surgical procedure where the apex of a tooth is removed and a retrograde root filling is placed?

Answer 16

Apicectomy

Question 17

Name the surgical procedure carried out to remove a frenum?

Answer 17

Fraenectomy/Frenectomy

Question 18

What name is given to a fluid filled sac confined within a soft tissue lining?

Answer 18

A Cyst

Question 19

What is the name of the cyst which surrounds and prevents the eruption of an unerupted tooth?

Answer 19

Dentigerous or Follicular Cyst

Question 20

What name is given to the complete removal of a soft tissue lesion so that it can be sent away for pathological examination and diagnosis?

Answer 20

Excisional Biopsy

Question 21

What name is given to the partial or sectional removal of a soft tissue lesion so that it can be sent away for pathological examination and diagnosis?

Answer 21

Incisional Biopsy

Question 22

What solution would a biopsy specimen be put into when sent off to be pathologically examined?

Answer 22

Formalin

Question 23

Name the instrument that is used to elevate the gum flap away from the underlying alveolar bone?

Answer 23

Periosteal elevator

Question 24

Name the instrument which is used to hold and retract the mucoperiosteal (gum) flap?

Answer 24

Cat paw retractor

Rake retractor

Question 25

Name the instrument used to retract the cheek, lips or tongue during a surgical procedure?

Answer 25

Kilner cheek retractor or Austin’s

Question 26

Name the instrument used to scoop any debris from the bony cavity usually during an apicectomy?

Answer 26

Osteotrimmer (Mitchell’s Trimmer)

Question 27

Name the instrument used to hold the loose flap edges taut during suturing?

Answer 27

Dissecting forceps

Question 28

Name the instrument used to nibble away bony spicules and produce a smooth base?

Answer 28

Bone Rongeurs

Question 29

In an apicectomy, a retrograde root filling is placed using MTA, what does MTA stand for?

Answer 29

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate

Question 30

What is the correct term for tongue tied?

Answer 30

Ankyloglossia