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when a malignant tumor is diagnosed, the patient requires
immediate treatment by qualified specialist
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when a malignant tumor is diagnosed, the patient requires
immediate treatment by qualified specialist
a surgical chisel with a one sided bevel edge is used to
remove bone
the term universal means that the forceps may be used
on either side of one arch
in a __ biopsy the entire lesion is removed
excisional
the surgical reshaping of the alveolar ridge is known as
alveoplasty
approximately how many days must sutures remain in the surgical site
5-7
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
when a malignant tumor is diagnosed, the patient requires | immediate treatment by qualified specialist |
a surgical chisel with a one sided bevel edge is used to | remove bone |
the term universal means that the forceps may be used | on either side of one arch |
in a __ biopsy the entire lesion is removed | excisional |
the surgical reshaping of the alveolar ridge is known as | alveoplasty |
approximately how many days must sutures remain in the surgical site | 5-7 |
before use, surgical instruments are classified as critical items and must be | sterilized |
periosteal elevators are used to | separate periosteum from surface of the bone |
during oral surgical procedures what may be used for pain control | local anesthetic, IV conscious sedation, nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation |
function of rongeur is to | trim the alveolar bone |
common term for alveolitis | dry socket |
general dentists have the skill and knowledge to | perform minor oral surgery procedures in their practices |
primary function of surgical currette is | scrape interior of the socket to remove tissue or initiate haemorrhage |
a bone file is commonly used after the | rongeurs |
surgical aspirating tips are ___ than HVE tips used in restorative dentistry | smaller than |
during a surgical procedure PPE includes | sterile gown and gloves, protective eyewear |
post-op patient instructions should be given | in writing, verbally, and provided to caretaker |
to maintain current status of patient health during procedure the DA should ___ as a baseline | obtain vital signs |
is a scalpel is used ___ will be needed | sutures |
what is used to control immediate post-op bleeding | gauze pressure pack |
what are the 3 categories of extractions | emergency, preventative, conservative |
indications for oral surgery | decayed teeth that cannot be restored, extraction of non vital teeth, insufficient bony support (not limited to) |
contraindications for oral surgery | bleeding/clotting disorder, restorable teeth, medically compromised patients (not limited to) |
what types of radiographs are not useful | bitewings |
foods, liquids or medications in the stomach when general anesthesia is administered may cause | vomiting |
a surgical hand wash/scrub is for how many minutes | 7 minutes |
hinged instruments are placed in ultrasonic with hinge | in open position |
sterile gaze pressure pack stays in place for at least ___ following procedure | 30-45 mins |
within the first 24 hours of surgery cold packs are used | 20 minutes on 20 minutes off |
after 24 hours of surgery what can be used to promote healing | external heat |
dry socket is characterized by | foul odor, taste, pain |
if dry socket is present pain will | diminish after extraction then return after 2-4 days |
elevators luxate the tooth out of the socket and | compress bone and enlarge socket |
mandibular forceps 'hawksbill' used for | mandibular anteriors and bicuspids |
151S forceps are | universal for all deciduous mandibular teeth |