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What type of surgical procedures would a general dentist most commonly perform?
Single extractions
How would a dental assistant further her/his career as a surgical assistant?
Obtain continuing education in oral and maxillofacial surgery
In what type of settings are oral surgery procedures completed?
Dental office, outpatient clinic, and hospitals
Most oral and maxillofacial surgeries are considered?
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The periosteal elevator is used to reflect and retract?
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Universal forceps are designed to be used for?
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What surgical instrument resembles a spoon excavator?
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What surgical instrument is used to trim and shape bone?
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If a chisel is placed on the tray setup, what additional surgical instrument must be set out?
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What equipment is used to perform a surgical scrub?
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The term donning means?
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What procedure is generally completed by the surgeon following the removal of multiple teeth that are adjacent to one another?
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When a tooth is directly under gingival tissue, it is said to be?
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_____ is completed when cells are obtained for a surface lesion.
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The term suture refers to?
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Which is an absorbable suture material?
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What is the approximate time frame for removing nonabsorbable sutures?
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How long should a pressure pack remain on the surgical site to control bleeding?
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What analgesic may be prescribed for swelling?
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What should a patient use to control swelling?
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Study Notes
Surgical Procedures in Dentistry
- General dentists commonly perform single extractions.
- Most oral and maxillofacial surgeries are classified as minor surgery.
Career Advancement for Dental Assistants
- Dental assistants can further their career by obtaining continuing education in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Settings for Oral Surgery
- Oral surgery procedures are conducted in various settings including dental offices, outpatient clinics, and hospitals.
Surgical Instruments
- A periosteal elevator is used to reflect and retract the periosteum.
- Universal forceps are designed for use on the left or right side of the same arch.
- A surgical curette resembles a spoon excavator and is utilized in surgical procedures.
- A rongeur is a surgical instrument used to trim and shape bone.
- If a chisel is included in the tray setup, a mallet must also be available.
Patient and Procedural Care
- Equipment for a surgical scrub includes an orange stick, antimicrobial soap, and a scrub brush.
- "Donning" refers to the act of putting on surgical attire.
- Following the removal of multiple adjacent teeth, alveoplasty is generally performed by the surgeon.
Dental Conditions
- A tooth that is directly under the gingival tissue is referred to as being soft tissue impacted.
- An oral brush biopsy is performed to obtain cells from a surface lesion.
Suturing and Post-operative Care
- The term "suture" pertains to the process of stitching.
- Catgut is an absorbable suture material.
- Non-absorbable sutures should ideally be removed within 5-7 days.
- A pressure pack should remain on the surgical site for 30 minutes to control bleeding.
Pain Management and Recovery
- Ibuprofen may be prescribed as an analgesic for swelling.
- Patients should use a cold pack to manage swelling effectively.
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