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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Indications

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What is a common reason for the surgical removal of impacted teeth?

Removal of teeth for orthodontic treatment (correct)

Preprosthesis surgery to smooth and contour the alveolar ridge

Treatment of fractures of the mandible or maxilla

Removal of root fragments

Which procedure is not an indication for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

Surgery to alter the size or shape of the facial bones

Salivary gland surgery

Dental implant placement (correct)

Extraction of nonvital teeth

Which procedure falls under the reconstructive aspect of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

Cleft lip and cleft palate repairs (correct)

Extraction of decayed teeth that cannot be restored

Biopsy

Removal of cysts and tumors

What is a primary reason for performing surgery on the temporomandibular joint?

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What type of surgery is indicated for smoothing and contouring the alveolar ridge?

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Indications for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Common reason for surgical removal of impacted teeth: infection, pain, or cyst/tumor formation

Procedures in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Procedure that is not an indication for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: routine tooth extraction

Reconstructive Aspect of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Procedure that falls under reconstructive aspect: bone grafting

Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

Primary reason for performing surgery on the temporomandibular joint: to treat severe pain and limited jaw function due to degenerative joint disease

Alveolar Ridge Surgery

Type of surgery indicated for smoothing and contouring the alveolar ridge: alveoloplasty

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Test your knowledge of the indications for oral and maxillofacial surgery including extractions of decayed, impacted, and nonvital teeth.