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when a malignant tumor is diagnosed, the patient requires

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immediate treatment by qualified specialist

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a surgical chisel with a one sided bevel edge is used to

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remove bone

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the term universal means that the forceps may be used

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on either side of one arch

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in a __ biopsy the entire lesion is removed

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excisional

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the surgical reshaping of the alveolar ridge is known as

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alveoplasty

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approximately how many days must sutures remain in the surgical site

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5-7

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before use, surgical instruments are classified as critical items and must be

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sterilized

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periosteal elevators are used to

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separate periosteum from surface of the bone

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during oral surgical procedures what may be used for pain control

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local anesthetic, IV conscious sedation, nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation

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function of rongeur is to

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trim the alveolar bone

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common term for alveolitis

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dry socket

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general dentists have the skill and knowledge to

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perform minor oral surgery procedures in their practices

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primary function of surgical currette is

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scrape interior of the socket to remove tissue or initiate haemorrhage

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a bone file is commonly used after the

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rongeurs

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surgical aspirating tips are ___ than HVE tips used in restorative dentistry

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smaller than

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during a surgical procedure PPE includes

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sterile gown and gloves, protective eyewear

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post-op patient instructions should be given

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in writing, verbally, and provided to caretaker

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to maintain current status of patient health during procedure the DA should ___ as a baseline

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obtain vital signs

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is a scalpel is used ___ will be needed

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sutures

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what is used to control immediate post-op bleeding

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gauze pressure pack

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what are the 3 categories of extractions

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emergency, preventative, conservative

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indications for oral surgery

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decayed teeth that cannot be restored, extraction of non vital teeth, insufficient bony support (not limited to)

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contraindications for oral surgery

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bleeding/clotting disorder, restorable teeth, medically compromised patients (not limited to)

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what types of radiographs are not useful

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bitewings

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foods, liquids or medications in the stomach when general anesthesia is administered may cause
vomiting
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a surgical hand wash/scrub is for how many minutes
7 minutes
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hinged instruments are placed in ultrasonic with hinge
in open position
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sterile gaze pressure pack stays in place for at least ___ following procedure
30-45 mins
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within the first 24 hours of surgery cold packs are used
20 minutes on 20 minutes off
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after 24 hours of surgery what can be used to promote healing
external heat
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dry socket is characterized by
foul odor, taste, pain
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if dry socket is present pain will
diminish after extraction then return after 2-4 days
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elevators luxate the tooth out of the socket and
compress bone and enlarge socket
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mandibular forceps "hawksbill" used for
mandibular anteriors and bicuspids
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151S forceps are
universal for all deciduous mandibular teeth
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surgical curettes are used
following the extraction
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Bard Parker scalpel handle is
metal
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hemostats are used to
retract tissue, remove small root tips, clamp off blood vessels, grasp loose objects
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a mouth prop is placed on the
opposite side of the mouth being treated
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surgical burs have
extra long shanks to reach surgical site
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what are the types of absorbable sutures
plain catgut, chromic catgut, collagen, poly glycolic acid, polydioxanone
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non absorbable suture types
silk, nylon, polyester, orlon
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t/f you must return to the office to have non absorbable sutures removed
true
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a surgical stent is used to help the surgeon
place the implant in the proper location
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subperiosteal implants are used most commonly for the support of a
mandibular complete denture
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dental implants are contraindicated when __ is present
a condition that would interfere with normal healing
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homecare for a dental implant should include
oral irrigators
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t/f the implant prosthesis may be fixed or removable
true
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osseointegration is the
attachment of healthy bone to the dental implant
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the type of individual implant that is placed directly into the bone is
endosteal
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t/f a stent is not an endosteal component
true
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how many surgical procedures are usually required for an implant procedure
2
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what are the 3 categories of implants
endosteal, subperiosteal, transosteal
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implants are typically made of
titanium
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is prophylaxis part of the implant comprehensive evaluation
no
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osseointegration or bonding of the dental implant to bone, occurs in
3-6 months
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a transosteal implant is used primarily
when there are no other options, for patients with severely resorbed ridges
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dental implant patients should be scheduled for regular recur intervals for
prophylaxis, examination, radiographs
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dental implants are most often indicated when
the patient prefers a fixed option
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is a signed informed consent required before the treatment of an implant begins
yes
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radiographs for the dental implant patient evaluate and determine
height, width, snd quality of bone in the area
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useful radiographs are
periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, tomographic
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titanium implants can be coated with a mineral compound called
hydroxyapatite
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hydroxyapatite is a ceramic substance that
rapidly osseointegrates the implant to the bone
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the parts of an endosteal implant include
titanium implant, titanium abutment screw, abutment post
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what is a healing cap
a metal screw that fits on the dental cap. keeps tissue and debris from getting into implant
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where is the implant inserted in a transosteal implant
through the edentulous area
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mini implants are used for fixation of
full or partial dentures (especially in mandible), crowns in small places, retention in ortho procedures
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post op care for implants includes gentle rinses after each meal with what? what should not be used to rinse?
saline solution. no commercial mouth rinses
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tissue impaction of teeth refers to
teeth blocked from eruption only by gingival tissues
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types of biopsy
excisional, incisional, exfoliative
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incisional biopsy is when
only part of the lesion is removed
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exfoliative biopsies remove epithelial layers or oral mucosa from the
surface of the lesion to attain cells

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