Dental Terminology: Tooth Extraction and Surgical Procedures
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What is a common reason for tooth extraction?

  • Severe dental caries or infection (correct)
  • Minimal gum disease
  • Healthy teeth alignment
  • Excessive wisdom teeth growth

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

  • When the tooth has minimal plaque buildup
  • When the tooth is healthy and strong
  • When there is insufficient space for wisdom teeth (correct)
  • When the tooth is perfectly aligned

    • What condition may indicate the need for tooth extraction?

  • Teeth in the fracture line (correct)
  • Perfectly aligned teeth
  • Healthy gum tissue
  • Minimal tooth wear

    • What is a potential reason for removing a diseased tooth?

    <p>Extra teeth blocking other teeth from coming in (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a dental bone graft used for?

    <p>Restoring volume and density in the jawbone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a dental implant?

    <p>To replace missing teeth roots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does decay refer to in dentistry?

    <p>Destruction of tooth structure caused by bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dry socket in dental terms?

    <p>A condition that can occur following extractions, when the blood clotting process is disturbed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an apicoectomy involve?

    <p>Surgical removal of the root tip to treat a dead tooth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of local anesthetic in dentistry?

    <p>Numbing the areas where a tooth or area requires a dental procedure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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