Assessment of Supporting Tissues and Treatments

The assessment of the supporting tissue involves evaluating the soft tissue scar after alveoloplasty, which is a surgical procedure to reshape the bone surrounding an extracted tooth.

Early treatment of maxillary sinusitis focuses on relieving breathing difficulties. This involves using nasal decongestants, saline nasal irrigation, and sometimes antibiotics.

Falls are the most common cause of dentoalveolar injuries, especially in children aged 0-5 years.

Intrusion, when a tooth is pushed deeper into its socket, can lead to serious complications like pulp and periodontal damage. This is due to the pressure and potential damage to the nerves and surrounding tissues.

Concussion treatment for a tooth often involves relieving the tooth from occlusion (the biting surface). This helps reduce the pressure on the tooth and allows it to recover.

Lateral displacement is when a tooth is moved sideways, often into an empty space where another tooth has been lost. It's one of the types of dental displacement caused by trauma.

Intrusion involves a tooth being pushed into its socket, often accompanied by a compression fracture of the socket. This is a serious type of dental trauma.

Chronic maxillary sinusitis refers to recurrent or persistent sinus infections that don't respond fully to treatment and often exhibit persistent symptoms.

A simple procedure that involves creating an opening in the affected area to allow drainage and healing.

A type of biopsy that involves removing a small sample of tissue with a needle. It is used for lesions containing fluids.

A type of biopsy that involves surgically removing a larger portion of the lesion. It is used for smaller, more localized lesions.

A hard, firm consistency of a lesion can suggest the possibility of malignancy.

A soft, squishy consistency of a lesion can suggest a benign growth like a lipoma.

The goal is to expose the crown of the impacted tooth by removing the overlying bone, allowing for extraction.

A dental cyst that develops around the crown of a tooth.

The ideal contour for supporting a prosthesis, achieved by reshaping the alveolar ridge after tooth removal.

Enucleation may be a contraindication if the cyst is too large, as this could increase the risk of jaw fracture.

Splinting is the best treatment for extruded teeth, helping to stabilize and support the tooth in its correct position.

Splinting and repositioning can address lateral displacement of teeth, guiding the tooth back to its proper alignment.

Milk is an ideal medium for avulsed teeth because it is free of bacteria, minimizing contamination and promoting tooth survival.

Alveolar fracture reduction can be achieved by applying digital pressure, gently repositioning the bone fragments into their correct alignment.

Replanting an avulsed tooth within 30 minutes drastically increases the chances of successful reattachment and tooth survival.

Continuous suture is the method used to secure properly contoured alveolar ridges, holding the tissue together and promoting healing.

A mucoperiosteal elevator is a tool used during surgery to lift and separate the mucoperiosteal flap, exposing the underlying bone.

A classification of impacted third molars where the crown is completely embedded in bone and tilted distally.

An injury to the tooth supporting structures, also known as sensitivity.

A condition where the continuity between the cyst and the oral cavity is maintained after removing the cystic contents.

A bluish swelling that turns white when pressed, suggesting a problem with blood vessels.

A surgical procedure where the follicular sac is removed, determining the amount of bone to be removed.

A condition where a tooth is pushed deeper into its socket, often causing damage to the surrounding structures.

A condition where the impacted tooth is situated above the cervical line of the second molar with sufficient anteroposterior space.

The procedure done when multiple areas of ulceration are found within the mouth, involving a systematic evaluation to determine the cause and nature of each lesion.

Physical assault is the main cause of dentoalveolar injuries in adults.

A sign of a fracture in the skull, specifically at the mastoid bone. It may be characterized by bleeding behind the ear.

A fracture of the maxillary bone that affects the midface, involving the maxilla and the surrounding structures. It is also known as a "floating jaw" due to the instability of the affected bones.

A type of fracture of the mandible (jawbone) in which the fracture line is opposite the masseter muscle, considered a favorable fracture as it doesn't usually affect the muscle's function.

A clinical sign where swallowing is difficult or painful, indicating an issue with the muscles involved in swallowing, the floor of the mouth, or parapharyngeal areas.

A large, palpable mass that is elevated above the surface of the skin or mucous membrane.

A dried or clotted serum protein found on the surface of the skin or mucosa.

A thin, flaky layer of dead skin cells, which can result from the accumulation of keratin.