Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Flashcards

Procedures such as single tooth extractions that a general dentist typically performs.

Obtain continuing education in oral and maxillofacial surgery to specialize in assisting oral surgeons.

Oral surgery procedures can be conducted in various settings, including dental offices, outpatient clinics, and hospitals.

Most oral and maxillofacial surgeries are categorized as minor surgery, involving less invasive and complex procedures.

The periosteal elevator is a surgical instrument used for reflecting and retracting the periosteum, the membrane that covers bone surfaces.

Universal forceps are designed to be used for extracting teeth on either the left or right side of the same arch.

A surgical curette is a spoon-shaped instrument used for scraping or scooping out soft tissue.

A rongeur is a surgical instrument used to trim and shape bone.

If a chisel is included in the tray setup, a mallet is often used alongside it to strike the chisel and deliver force for cutting.

A surgical scrub involves cleaning the hands and forearms using an orange stick, antimicrobial soap, and a scrub brush to reduce bacteria.

Donning refers to the act of putting on personal protective equipment (PPE) like surgical gloves, gowns, or masks before a procedure.

After removing multiple adjacent teeth, an alveoplasty procedure involves smoothing and reshaping the alveolar bone socket to promote healing.

A soft tissue impacted tooth is one that is directly under gingival tissue, making it difficult or impossible to erupt.

An oral brush biopsy involves obtaining cells from a surface lesion using a brush, sending them to a lab for examination.

Suturing refers to the process of stitching or closing up a wound using sutures, which are fine strands of material.

Catgut is a natural, absorbable suture material that dissolves over time, eliminating the need for suture removal.

Nonabsorbable sutures are typically removed after about 5-7 days, depending on the healing process.

A pressure pack is applied to the surgical site for about 30 minutes to control bleeding and promote clot formation.

Ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is often prescribed to alleviate swelling and pain after oral surgery.

Applying a cold pack to the surgical site can help reduce swelling and discomfort after oral surgery.