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| 1. What is Oral Surgery? |
Oral surgery is the part of dental practice that deals with the diagnosis, surgical and adjunct line treatment of diseases and injuries and defects of the oral and maxillofacial region.
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What are some of the systemic diseases that may produce
bleeding?
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- Hemophilia and hemophilic disorders.
- Platelet suppression or malfunction.
- Increased capillary fragility.
- Bone marrow suppression.
- Aspirin or anticoagulants as taken by
cardiac patients.
- Hypertension.
- Lymphomas and leukemia.
- Other systemic diseases (Liver/Renal/Hormonal)
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| 3.
What three things are accomplished by early removal
of an infected tooth which can lead to an abscess? |
- The cause of infection is removed.
- Drainage is frequently established.
- Pain is alleviated.
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| 4. What is an impacted tooth? |
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Impacted tooth
is that tooth which fails to erupt in the oral
cavity within the eruption period due to lack
of space.
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What is considered an ideal time for the removal of
impacted third molars? |
Ideal time for removal of impacted tooth
is when realised that the tooth may not erupt
to serve as a functional tooth.
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| 6. Why is it easier to remove impacted teeth in early age? |
It is easier to remove impacted teeth in early age because of the following reasons:
- The elasticity of bone is more in young age.
- Better general health of the patient.
- More rapid healing process.
- Incomplete formation of roots.
- To avoid complications.
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| 7. What is alveloplasty ? |
| Alveloplasty is the process to prepare surgically the alveolar ridge to obtain the best possible base for the placement of denture.
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| 8.
In case of trauma if tooth comes out of socket, what will you do?
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The tooth should be immediately soaked in milk or saline or best placed inside the socket and bought to the dentist.
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In case the patient is unable to close the mouth after yawning what should be done
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This is a simple case of dislocation of mandible and the patient should be immediately brought to the dental clinic where the condition can be treated by manual reduction and extra-oral bandage. Furthermore physiotherapy is advised and the patient is trained to limit mandibular movements.
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10.
Will my eyes be affected after extraction ? |
No the eyes will not be affected as the nerve supply of the teeth are different and that of eyes are different.
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What will you do when fracture of mandible or maxilla occurs
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First of all bleeding should be stopped.
- Secondly treatment should be given.
- Rush to nearest emergency as early as possible to rule out head injury and other emergency regarding airway, hemorrhage, etc.
- The patient has to report to maxillofacial surgery for management of fracture.
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| 12.
What care should be taken after extraction of a tooth
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- Cotton pack should be kept in place and pressed for at least 40 minutes.
- Spitting should be avoided for 24 hours.
- Consumption of hot hard food and use of straw should be avoided.
- Warm saline rinses is recommended after 24 hours for 2 to 3 days.
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| 13. What can be done in case of post extraction bleeding ? |
- Application of pressure pack
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- Avoiding spitting and hot food
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Report to the dentist immediately
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List the factors that must be considered before the definitive treatment of facial bones is indicated
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- Patient airway.
- Hemorrhage.
- Shock.
- Injuries to other parts of the body.
- Evaluation and treatment of central nervous system injuries
- Contamination of any wound by Clostridium tetani.
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