Test 2: Oral surgery for the pediatric patient Flashcards
Where is the furcation of primary molar roots positioned compared to the permanent teeth?
-Furcation is positioned more cervicaly
T/F The bone of alveolus is much less elastic in the younger patient
False
-More elastic
T/F Beaks and handles of forceps are smaller, and beaks are more curved to accommodate a more bulbous crown in primary teeth
True
Because of physiological resorption it is often preferable to do what if a root tip fractures?
-Leave small fragments in situ if root fractures
If a 17 yr old comes into your office can they legally consent for their procedure?
-No they have to have parental consent until 18
What is the most common surgical procedure in pediatric dentistry?
3rd molar removals
Removal of 3rd molars prior to what age minimizes risk in optimized health?
-25 years old
AAOMS white paper revealed what about 3rd molars?
-Absence of symptoms does not indicate absence of disease or pathology
What are the major risks for taking out 3rd molars?
- Sinus
- IAN
- Lingual nerve injury
- Damage to adjacent teeth
- Alveolar osteitis (dry socket)
- Sub periosteal infection
- Mandibular fracture
T/F The older you get the higher the risks are for removal of 3rd molars
True
What is the most common tooth after the 3rd molar that is impacted?
-Canines
Where are most canines impacted?
-Palatal (85%)
In labial impacted Canines what is critical to maintain?
-The cervical margin of the attached mucosa
What are the two techniques to move labially impacted Canine?
- Apical flap
- Closed technique
What is the most frequently occurring odontogenic tumor in pediatric patients?
-Odontoma