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What is the purpose of a periosteal elevator?
What is the purpose of a periosteal elevator?
- To raise mucoperiosteal flap (correct)
- To remove fractured root tips
- To hold and manipulate curved needles
- To reflect the tongue
Which instrument is used in the extraction of impacted third molars?
Which instrument is used in the extraction of impacted third molars?
- Straight Elevators (correct)
- Tongue retractor
- Needle holder
- Apexo Elevator
When is a crossbar handle used?
When is a crossbar handle used?
- For removal of a root of a molar (correct)
- For removal of fractured root tips
- For extraction of impacted third molars
- For reflection of mucoperiosteal flap
What does a tongue retractor do?
What does a tongue retractor do?
What is ankylosis in relation to teeth?
What is ankylosis in relation to teeth?
What is the purpose of a scalpel in oral surgery?
What is the purpose of a scalpel in oral surgery?
Match the following oral surgery instruments with their primary usage:
Match the following oral surgery instruments with their primary usage:
Match the following dental terminology with their definitions:
Match the following dental terminology with their definitions:
Match the following oral surgery instruments with their specific usage:
Match the following oral surgery instruments with their specific usage:
Match the following dental terminology with their specific usage:
Match the following dental terminology with their specific usage:
Extraction forceps are used in the luxation of any tooth prior to extraction.
Extraction forceps are used in the luxation of any tooth prior to extraction.
An apexo elevator is used to remove fractured root tips.
An apexo elevator is used to remove fractured root tips.
A mucoperiosteal flap is composed of mucous membrane and periosteum.
A mucoperiosteal flap is composed of mucous membrane and periosteum.
A periosteal elevator is used to reflect the flap and reflection is started with the blunt end.
A periosteal elevator is used to reflect the flap and reflection is started with the blunt end.
A tongue retractor allows the tongue to rest in front of the tongue guard.
A tongue retractor allows the tongue to rest in front of the tongue guard.
Ankylosis occurs when a tooth is fully erupted into occlusion.
Ankylosis occurs when a tooth is fully erupted into occlusion.
Study Notes
Oral Surgery Instruments
- A periosteal elevator is used to reflect a mucoperiosteal flap, which is composed of mucous membrane and periosteum.
- The blunt end of a periosteal elevator is used to start the reflection of the flap.
Extraction of Impacted Teeth
- Impacted third molars are extracted using a specialized instrument.
- Extraction forceps are used in the luxation of any tooth prior to extraction.
Apexo Elevator
- An apexo elevator is used to remove fractured root tips.
Tongue Retractor
- A tongue retractor is used to keep the tongue away from the surgical site, allowing it to rest in front of the tongue guard.
Ankylosis
- Ankylosis occurs when a tooth becomes fused to the surrounding bone, not when it is fully erupted into occlusion.
Scalpel
- A scalpel is used in oral surgery for incisions and other surgical procedures.
Crossbar Handle
- A crossbar handle is used in specific situations, but its exact purpose is not specified.
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Test your knowledge of oral surgery instruments and dental terminology with this quiz. Identify and understand the uses of various extraction forceps and elevators, as well as their applications in different dental procedures.
