Simple surgical tooth extraction technique Flashcards
For a maxillary extraction the chair should be tipped backward and the maxillary occlusal plane at what position?
-60 degrees to the floor
Where should the height of the chair be for a maxillary extraction?
-Patients mouth should be at or below the operators elbow level
For the extraction of the mandibular teeth the patient should be positioned where?
-More upright position with the occlusal plane parallel to the floor
Should the chair be lower or higher when extracting a mandibular tooth versus a maxillary tooth.
The chair should be lower for a mandibular tooth
For all maxillary teeth and anterior mandibular teeth where should the dentist be?
-The front and the right of the patient
FOr the posterior mandibular teeth where should the dentist be?
-Front or behind and to the right of the pt.
What is the first step in removing a tooth?
-Use the simple technique by severing or loosening the soft tissue attachment
What is the primary instrument used in the clinic to separate the soft tissue?
-Periosteal elevator (molt #9)
What aspect of the periosteal elevator is used for the 6 maxillary anterior teeth?
-Straight aspect
What aspect of the periosteal elevator is used for the rest of the maxillary teeth and mandibular posterior teeth?
-Curved aspect
What are the components of forceps?
- Handle
- Hinge
- Beaks
What is the 150 used for?
-Maxillary universal forcep
What is a 151 used for?
-Mandibular universal forcep
The maxillary incisor teeth are extracted with what forceps?
-Upper straight forceps
T/F The blades of the upper premolar forceps are mirror image of each other and can be used to extract both right and left maxillary premolars
True
The buccal beak of each forceps has a pointed design that fits into what area?
-The buccal bifurcation of the two buccal roots
What forceps are for elongated beak and is designed for extraction of maxillary third molars and roots?
-Bayonet
What forceps are used with fine blades are used to extract lower incisors , premolars and roots?
-Lower root forceps