Extractions

Question 0

Which teeth have a double root?

Answer 0

Lower molars and upper 4s

Question 1

Which teeth have a single root?

Answer 1

Upper and lower anterior 3-3

Lower 4s and all 5s

Question 2

Which teeth have three roots

Answer 2

Upper molars

Question 3

What are simple post op instructions?

Answer 3

For the rest of the day: no hot/cold food or drink, exercise, smoking, alcohol or mouth rinse

Hot salty mouth rinse over next week every few hours if possible

If it starts to bleed again bite on gauze (or clean tea towel) for 20mins. If that doesn’t work then come back

Question 4

What is the main difference between upper and lower forceps?

Answer 4

Upper forceps have the beaks in line with the handles

Lower forceps have the beaks angled at 90 degrees from the handles

Question 5

What is the difference between the beaks of pre molar and anterior forceps?

Answer 5

Anterior blades are slightly narrower so they can grip smaller teeth

Question 6

How can you differentiate between left and right upper molar forceps??

Answer 6

Make sure you have beak to cheek so the pointed blade engages with the bifurcation of the the 2 buccal roots

Question 7

Describe lower molar forceps

Answer 7

There is no left and right versions as there is a bifurcation on both sides of the tooth due to the medial and the distal root.

The forceps have a 90degree angled beak with 2 pointed blades to engage in the bifurcation

Question 8

What is surgicel?

Answer 8

A resorbable synthetic material to put in a socket post extraction to enhance haemostasis

Question 9

What is vicryl?

Answer 9

A type of resorbable suture