Simple Extraction Flashcards
List reasons why teeth require extraction.
Orthodontics Supernumerary teeth Impacted or unerupted teeth Badly positioned teeth Cosmetic reasons Carious Pulpitis Patients health conditions Infection Periodontitis Fracture of tooth or jaw
Name the instrument used to remove the tooth from its socket?
Extracting forceps
Name the instruments used to elevate and loosen the tooth from its socket?
Elevators - Warwick James’, Winter’s and Cryer’s
Luxators
Name the instrument that is used to split multi-rooted teeth?
Coupland Chisel
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?
An Oro-antral fistula
Following an extraction the lining of the socket can become infected, what is the correct term used for this condition?
Localised Osteoitis (Dry Socket)
What word describes a tooth that is said to have been knocked out in its entirety due to trauma?
Avulsed
What type of haemorrhage occurs at the time of an extraction?
Primary Haemorrhage
What type of haemorrhage occurs a few hours after extraction when the blood clot has been dislodged?
Reactionary Haemorrhage
What type of haemorrhage occurs after 24 hours caused by the loss of the blood clot and infection at the extraction site?
Secondary haemorrhage
List 5 methods of treating haemorrhaging.
Pressure pad Suture Haemostatic agent Adrenaline Gelatine sponges, Haemostatic sponges or Oxidised Cellulose
Name the procedure where the gingival flap overlying a partially erupting tooth is removed surgically?
Operculectomy
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?
Alveolectomy
Name the surgical procedure where the shape of the alveolar ridge is altered to allow a denture to seat correctly and comfortably?
Alveoplasty
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?
Gingivectomy
Name the surgical procedure where the apex of a tooth is removed and a retrograde root filling is placed?
Apicectomy
Name the surgical procedure carried out to remove a frenum?
Fraenectomy/Frenectomy
What name is given to a fluid filled sac confined within a soft tissue lining?
A Cyst
What is the name of the cyst which surrounds and prevents the eruption of an unerupted tooth?
Dentigerous or Follicular Cyst
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?
Excisional Biopsy
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?
Incisional Biopsy
What solution would a biopsy specimen be put into when sent off to be pathologically examined?
Formalin
Name the instrument that is used to elevate the gum flap away from the underlying alveolar bone?
Periosteal elevator
Name the instrument which is used to hold and retract the mucoperiosteal (gum) flap?
Cat paw retractor
Rake retractor
Name the instrument used to retract the cheek, lips or tongue during a surgical procedure?
Kilner cheek retractor or Austin’s
Name the instrument used to scoop any debris from the bony cavity usually during an apicectomy?
Osteotrimmer (Mitchell’s Trimmer)
Name the instrument used to hold the loose flap edges taut during suturing?
Dissecting forceps
Name the instrument used to nibble away bony spicules and produce a smooth base?
Bone Rongeurs
In an apicectomy, a retrograde root filling is placed using MTA, what does MTA stand for?
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate
What is the correct term for tongue tied?
Ankyloglossia
