chapter 13

Question 1

refers to the removal of a tooth

Answer 1

exodontia

Question 2

tooth is lying in the horizontal position, with its crown adjacent to another tooth

Answer 2

Horizontal impaction

Question 3

tooth is lying in the horizontal position, with its side adjacent to another tooth

Answer 3

Transverse impaction

Question 4

tooth is in an upright position, under or too close to an adjacent tooth

Answer 4

Vertical impaction

Question 5

tooth is lying on an angle, with its crown facing toward its distal surface

Answer 5

Distoangular impaction

Question 6

tooth is lying on an angle, with its crown facing toward its mesial surface

Answer 6

Mesioangular impaction

Question 7

2 or more teeth are being extracted

Answer 7

multiple extraction

Question 8

When all remaining teeth are removed

Answer 8

full mouth extraction

Question 9

When a prosthetic appliance will be worn following dental extraction, the alveolar bone crests (tooth sockets) must be re-contoured and smoothed down to prepare for the appliance. This procedure is called

Answer 9

alveoplasty

Question 10

blood clot in the tooth’s socket disintegrates resulting in inflammation, infection and pain. This condition is commonly called ‘dry socket”

Answer 10

alveolitis

Question 11

pain that is caused by alveolitis

Answer 11

Alveoalgia

Question 12

removal of a portion of the gingiva

Answer 12

Gingivectomy

Question 13

reshaping and re-contouring repair of the gingivae

Answer 13

Gingivoplasty

Question 14

surgical repair of the lip

Answer 14

Labioplasty

Question 15

suturing of the lip

Answer 15

Cheilorrhaphy

Question 16

surgical cutting into the lip

Answer 16

Cheilotomy

Question 17

surgical removal of the frenum

Answer 17

Frenectomy

Question 18

surgical removal of the uvula

Answer 18

Uvulectomy

Question 19

cutting into and removing infected abscess material

Answer 19

Incision & Drainage (I&D

Question 20

removing abnormal tissue for microscopic specimen examination. There are 3 main categories

Answer 20

Biopsy

Question 21

removing a small section of abnormal tissue together with some nearby normal tissue

Answer 21

Incision biopsy

Question 22

removing the entire abnormal tissue together with minimal normal tissue

Answer 22

Excision biopsy

Question 23

scaling or scraping the abnormal tissue to obtain the specimen

Answer 23

Exfoliative biopsy

Question 24

involve repair of a bone

Answer 24

osteoplasty

Question 25

removal of portions of the alveolar bone, to shape and contour

Answer 25

Alveolectomy

Question 26

removal of a tooth’s apex from the bone

Answer 26

Apicoectomy

Question 27

excision into the apical surface of the tooth

Answer 27

Apicotomy

Question 28

repair of a fracture (break) of the mandible or maxilla. The procedure is completed without cutting into or ‘opening’ any structures. An example would be ‘tooth wiring’

Answer 28

Closed reduction

Question 29

repair of broken mandible or maxilla, involving incision into the tissues and bone. An example would be ‘bone plate’ (metal plate inserted into the bone)

Answer 29

Open reduction

Question 30

___________ surgeon performs reductions

Answer 30

maxillofacial

Question 31

similar to non-cutting pliers. Serrated tips are used to grasp and hold teeth for extraction

Answer 31

Forceps

Question 32

surgical knife used to excise (cut) tissue

Answer 32

Scalpel:

Question 33

thick heavy file to grind and smooth bone

Answer 33

Bone file

Question 34

loosens, raises, and removes teeth for easier grasp with forceps. The 3 main types are:

Answer 34

Elevator

Question 35

loosens the periosteum from the alveolar bone

Answer 35

Periosteal elevator

Question 36

raises tooth root from the socket

Answer 36

Exolever elevator

Question 37

raises and removes fractured root tips

Answer 37

Apical elevator Also called root tip elevator

Question 38

clamps arteries, to arrest blood flow. Used also to grasp structures and materials

Answer 38

Hemostat

Question 39

short-tipped instrument used to grasp needles when suturing

Answer 39

Needle driver

Question 40

various shapes and sizes to cut oral tissues, bandaging materials, sutures

Answer 40

Scissors

Question 41

unique in that the blade inserted under the suture has a rounded curve, for easier access and suture cutting.

Answer 41

suture removal scissor

Question 42

strong forcep-like instrument with spring mechanism, for nipping away bone

Answer 42

Rongeur

Question 43

sharp beveled instrument in various sizes to split and cut dentin, enamel and bone

Answer 43

Chisel

Question 44

hammer-like tool that may be used to pound on the chisel, to increase its function

Answer 44

Mallet

Question 45

sharp-edged ‘scoop’ inserted into the socket or surgical site to scrape out abnormal tissues or debris

Answer 45

Curette

Question 46

various sizes and shapes, for drawing back and holding aside structures, to improve field visibility

Answer 46

Retractor

Question 47

rotary tool in various sizes, used to remove bone or expose root tips

Answer 47

Surgical bur

Question 48

1. Removal of two teeth in one visit is called a ____ a) multiple extraction b) packed extraction c) diploextraction d) semiextraction

Answer 48

A

Question 49

Why is a biopsy performed? a) repair soft tissue b) recontour abnormal tissue c) remove infected gingivae d) further examine a tissue specimen

Answer 49

D

Question 50

3. What is a labiomentoplasty? a) repair of the lip and chin b) bleeding from the mouth and tongue c) removal of lip ligament d) repair of the tongue and gums

Answer 50

A

Question 51

4. What do the letters “I and D” refer to? a) Impaction and Dislocation b) Identification and Diagnosis c) Incision and Drainage d) Illumination of Dentin

Answer 51

C

Question 52

Another term for labioplasty might be ____ a) cheiloplasty b) labioscopy c) frenuplasty d) gingivotomy

Answer 52

A

Question 53

The elevator ____ a) cuts the tooth b) packs the tooth c) luxates the tooth d) recontours the tooth

Answer 53

C

Question 54

Following surgery, the patient with megalgia ____ a) is still bleeding b) has reddened gums c) has facial paralysis d) is in severe pain

Answer 54

D

Question 55

The term malignant refers to ____ a) cancer cells b) benign cells c) non-cancer cells d) all specimen cells

Answer 55

A

Question 56

The excision biopsy ____ a) removes some abnormal tissue b) removes all abnormal tissue c) is only performed with malignant cells d) is only performed with benign cells

Answer 56

B

Question 57

To expose root tips, the professional might use ____ a) a mallet b) a retractor c) a surgical bur d) a chisel

Answer 57

C

Question 58

The curette ____ a) stops bleeding b) is a scoop-shaped instrument c) has a spring mechanism d) is serrated to grasp materials

Answer 58

B

Question 59

How is the exfoliative biopsy achieved? a) by repairing the tissue b) by clamping the tissue c) by scraping the tissue d) by suturing the tissue

Answer 59

C

Question 60

What procedure is required when performing an open reduction of the lower jaw? a) mandibulotomy b) mandibulectomy c) mandibulomegaly d) mandibulopathy

Answer 60

A

Question 61

Understanding its word structure, we know that the hemostat ____ a) stops bleeding b) cuts bone c) is a white clamp d) is a small scope

Answer 61

A

Question 62

Which instrument improves visibility by holding aside structures that may be obstructing the view? _________________________

Answer 62

retractor

Question 63

Excising a small section of abnormal tissue is called an ___________

Answer 63

incision

Question 64

The non-erupted tooth with its crown adjacent to another tooth is a ____________________ impaction

Answer 64

horizontal

Question 65

What instrument is used to nip away at bone? ________________________

Answer 65

rongeur

Question 66

What surgical procedure shapes a tooth socket, following dental extraction?

Answer 66

alveoplasty

Question 67

The impacted tooth in an upright position, under another tooth is a ____________________ impaction

Answer 67

vertical

Question 68

What term refers to the dental practice that focuses on the removal of teeth? __________________________

Answer 68

exodontics

Question 69

What term means to inflammation of the tooth socket? __________________

Answer 69

alveolitis