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What is the primary purpose of alveoplasty in surgical procedures?
What is the primary purpose of alveoplasty in surgical procedures?
- To facilitate tooth extraction
- To prepare the tooth socket for a prosthesis (correct)
- To relieve pain from alveolar-osteitis
- To smooth the rough edges of a tooth
Which instrument is specifically used to remove tissue from a tooth socket?
Which instrument is specifically used to remove tissue from a tooth socket?
- Bone file
- Hemostat
- Chisel
- Curette (correct)
What significant factor differentiates a surgical scrub from a hand wash?
What significant factor differentiates a surgical scrub from a hand wash?
- Surgical scrubs take longer to perform (correct)
- Surgical scrubs use antibacterial soap
- Surgical scrubs require the use of gloves
- Hand washes use only water
Why is understanding surgical instruments essential for a surgical procedure?
Why is understanding surgical instruments essential for a surgical procedure?
What complication is specifically associated with the disturbance of a blood clot following tooth extraction?
What complication is specifically associated with the disturbance of a blood clot following tooth extraction?
Which procedure is considered a dentoalveolar surgery?
Which procedure is considered a dentoalveolar surgery?
What is the primary role of a surgical assistant in an oral surgical team?
What is the primary role of a surgical assistant in an oral surgical team?
In what setting is minor surgery typically performed by an oral surgeon?
In what setting is minor surgery typically performed by an oral surgeon?
Which additional training can oral and maxillofacial surgeons pursue after their residency?
Which additional training can oral and maxillofacial surgeons pursue after their residency?
Which of the following indicates a reconstructive procedure?
Which of the following indicates a reconstructive procedure?
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Alveolar osteitis
Alveolar osteitis
A painful complication after tooth extraction, where the blood clot in the socket breaks down, exposing the bone. It causes intense throbbing pain.
Alveoplasty
Alveoplasty
Surgical procedure to reshape and smooth the socket after tooth extraction, preparing for a dental prosthesis.
What is the main purpose of alveoplasty?
What is the main purpose of alveoplasty?
To create a smooth and stable surface for the placement of a dental prosthesis after tooth extraction.
Bone file
Bone file
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Chisel
Chisel
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Dentoalveolar Procedures
Dentoalveolar Procedures
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Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic Surgery
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Surgical Assistant
Surgical Assistant
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Operating Room vs. Private Practice
Operating Room vs. Private Practice
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