oral surgery

Question 1

imaging used if close approximation to IAN is seen

Answer 1

CBCT

Question 2

when may it be appropriate to leave a root and how should it be managed

Answer 2

if no apical pathology, root <3mm

pt should be informed + antibiotics given

Question 3

characteristic sound of surgical emphysema

Answer 3

crackling on palpation

Question 4

what is ridge augmentation

Answer 4

bone grafts to increase ridge

Question 5

2 methods for increasing ridge

Answer 5

ridge augmentation

sulcus deepening - vestibuloplasty

Question 6

how to manage persistent bleeding gingiva after extraction

Answer 6

suture

Question 7

principles of flap design

Answer 7

base should be broader than apex to allow blood supply
wide enough for good access
allow tension free closure
papilla should be included

Question 8

areas to avoid flap releasing incision

Answer 8

over maxillary canine
over mandibular mental foramen
not vertically in palate
lingual aspect of mandible