Dental Terminology: Tooth Extraction and Surgical Procedures
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Dental Terminology: Tooth Extraction and Surgical Procedures

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What is the primary purpose of tooth extraction?

  • To prevent the spread of severe gingival disease
  • To treat chronic tooth infections (correct)
  • To create space for wisdom teeth
  • To remove extra teeth blocking others from coming in

    • When might a tooth extraction be necessary in preparation for orthodontic treatment?

  • Malformed teeth
  • Extra teeth blocking other teeth (correct)
  • Fractured teeth
  • Severe dental caries

    • What is a common indication for tooth extraction?

  • Insufficient space for wisdom teeth
  • Teeth in the fracture line
  • Extra teeth blocking other teeth
  • Supernumerary or malformed teeth (correct)

    • What was a common treatment for various medical conditions before the discovery of antibiotics?

    <p>Tooth extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a dental bone graft?

    <p>To restore volume and density in the jawbone for future dental implants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dental procedure is used to treat a dead tooth by surgically removing the root tip?

    <p>Apicoectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which procedure involves the surgical removal of gingiva?

    <p>Gingivectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the destruction of tooth structure?

    <p>Radiation to the head and neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a local anesthetic do in dental procedures?

    <p>Numb the areas where a tooth or area requires a dental procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can occur following extractions when the blood clotting process is disturbed?

    <p>Dry socket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason for tooth extraction?

    <p>Insufficient space for wisdom teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might a tooth extraction be necessary according to the text?

    <p>To remove a diseased tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a condition that may indicate the need for tooth extraction?

    <p>Severe dental caries or infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible reason for tooth extraction as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Removing teeth for cosmetic purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a dental bone graft?

    <p>To restore volume and density in the jawbone for dental implants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most reliable and longest-lasting teeth replacement option available?

    <p>Dental implant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can occur following extractions when the blood clotting process is disturbed?

    <p>Dry socket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedure involves the surgical removal of gingiva?

    <p>Gingivectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the destruction of tooth structure?

    <p>Decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a local anesthetic do in dental procedures?

    <p>Numbs the areas where a tooth or area requires a dental procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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