10 Questions
What is a dental bone graft used for?
To restore volume and density in the jawbone for later placement of dental implants
What are dental implants made of?
Medical-grade titanium or zirconia
What is the purpose of an apicoectomy?
To surgically remove the root tip to treat a dead tooth
What is dry socket?
A condition that can occur following extractions, when the blood clotting process is disturbed
What is the function of local anesthetic in dentistry?
To numb the areas where a tooth or area requires a dental procedure
What is the composition of the hard palate?
Formed of bones
What stimulates the secretion of saliva by salivary glands?
Parasympathetic innervation
What type of sensations can the mucous membrane covering the tongue feel?
General sensations (pain, temperature & touch)
What is the space between the gums and the cheek called?
Vestibule
What type of glands are responsible for secreting saliva into the oral cavity?
Exocrine glands
Study Notes
Tooth Extraction
- Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, chronic tooth infections were linked to various health problems, making tooth extraction a common treatment for medical conditions.
- Tooth extraction is a dental procedure where the tooth is completely removed from its socket.
Indications for Tooth Extraction
- Severe dental caries or infection.
- Extra teeth blocking other teeth from coming in.
- Severe gingival disease.
- In preparation for orthodontic treatment.
- Teeth in the fracture line.
- Teeth that cannot be restored by endodontic treatment.
- Fractured teeth.
- Supernumerary or malformed teeth.
- Insufficient space for wisdom teeth.
Test your knowledge of dental terminology and surgical procedures with a focus on tooth extraction and related indications. Learn about the historical significance of tooth extraction in treating various medical conditions.
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