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Oral Surgery Flashcards

1
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What is an OAC

A

Communication between the maxillary sinus and the oral cavity

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What are the predisposing factors for an OAC

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-Close to antrum
-Large antrum
-Submerged teeth
-Hypercementosis
-Excessive force
-Periodontal disease and bone loss

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What is the treatment for an OAC

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-If small, simple horizontal mattress suture
-If large, buccal advancement flap
-Antral regime

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4
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What is the antral regime

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-Antibiotics
-Steam inhalation (Karvol)
-Nose drops (ephedrine)
-No nose blowing, wind instruments

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What are the clinical findings for an OAC

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-Hollow sound in the socket with the sucker
-Bubbling in the socket
-Regurgitation of fluid
-Antral lining between the roots of the tooth
-Radiographic defect in the antral floor

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6
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What is an OAF

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-Occurs when the OAC becomes epithelialise

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What are the signs and symptoms of an OAF

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-Chronic sinusitis
-Regurgitation of fluids
-Nose bleeds
-Fluid in sinus on radiograph
-Antral mucosa prolapse in the mouth

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8
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What is the treatment for OAF

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-Antibiotics before the surgery
-Excision of the fistula tract
-Buccal advancement flap

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What are the risk factors for a fractured tuberosity

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-Lone standing molars
-Hypercementosis
-Excessive force
-Bulbous roots
-Large antrum

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10
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What is the treatment for a fractured tuberosity

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-If small, dissect the fragments out and close, antral regime
-if large, allow to heal for 8 weeks and splint, then surgical removal, antibiotics

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11
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How to treat displaced roots

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-2 radiographs
-Removal under GA
-Cadwell Luc procedure
-Antral regime

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12
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Causes of acute sinusitis

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-Decreased drainage
-Infection
-Deviated septum
-Debilitated patient

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Signs and symptoms of acute sinusitis

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-TTP but vital teeth
-Pain over the mid face
-Pain on bending down
-Facial swelling
-Purulent discharge
-Pyrexia

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14
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-What is the treatment for acute sinusitis

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-Antral regime
-Analgesics
-Bed rest

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What are the signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis

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-Mucopurulent discharge
-Nasal obstruction
-Thickened antral mucosa

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16
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When to refer infection to hospital

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-Rapidly spreading infection
-Immunocompromised
-Pyrexia
-Raised floor of mouth
-Difficulty breathing/swallowing
-Deviated uvula
-Trismus

17
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What special tests to do for referring infection to hospital

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-Temperature
-Pulse and blood pressure
-Radiographs
-Blood glucose
-CRP

18
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What is Ludwig’s angina

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-Bilateral swelling of the submandibular, sublingual and submental spaces

19
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What are the factors that can affect spread of infection

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-Number of virulence factors
-Host immune response
-Natural barriers (e.g. muscles)
-Site of source of infection

20
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What are the treatment options for spreading infection

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-Identify the source of infection first
-Extraction
-Draining through root canal
-Incision and drainage

21
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What are the indications for extractions of wisdom teeth

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-Unrestorable caries in 7
-Non-treatable periapical pathology
-Resorption of adjacent teeth
-Cysts/tumours
-Preventing jaw surgery

22
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What is pericoronitis and what type of bacteria is involved

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-Inflammation of the soft tissue overlying a partial erupted tooth
-Streptococci, anaerobic bacteria

23
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Early symptoms of pericoronitis

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-Pain
-Swelling
-Halitosis
-Trismus
-Lymphadenopathy

24
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Initial management of pericoronitis

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-Good OHI
-Irrigate with CHX/saline
-Debridement of operculum under LA
-Analgesics
-CHX mouthwash
-Grind opposing cusps

25
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Describe tooth and local factors to consider before extraction

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-Crown to root ratio
-Bone density
-Adjacent teeth
-Anatomical structures
-Mouth opening

26
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Main signs of proximity to iD canal on radiograph

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-Darkening of roots
-Interruption of tramline
-Diversion of canal

27
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Describe a coronectomy

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-Section the crown off the tooth
-Remove all enamel
-Ensure roots are 2-4mm below crestal bone level

28
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Contraindications for coronectomy

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-Caries
-Apical pathology
-Root mobility

29
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Principles of flap design

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-Suture over sound bone
-Preservation of interdental papilla
-Ability to extend or close
-Wider at the base to maintain good blood supply
-Avoids vital structures

30
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What are the contra-indications for NSAIDs

A

-Pregnancy
-Asthmatic
-GI bleeds

31
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What is the analgesic ladder

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-Non-opiods (paracetamol, ibuprofen)
-Weak opioids (codeine)
-Strong opioids (morphine)

32
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What are the complications of LA

A

-Injection into parotid gland causes facial palsy
-Injection into muscle causes trismus
-Haematoma if laceration of vein
-Intravascular injections can cause tachycardia, blindness

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