Preclinical Oral Surgery Lecture 3: Instruments in Oral Surgery I

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Which of the following is NOT a potential danger of using elevators during oral surgery?

Damaging or extracting the adjacent tooth

Penetrating the maxillary antrum or forcing a root or a third molar into the maxillary antrum

Causing the patient to choke on the instrument (correct)

Fracturing the maxilla or mandible

Which type of elevator is used to access the apical third of a lower third molar?

Apexo elevator (correct)

Warwick james elevator

Straight elevator

Cryer elevator

Which of the following is a potential consequence of using an elevator to extract a tooth?

Forcing the apical third of the lower third molar into the mandibular canal (correct)

Causing the patient to develop a severe headache

Causing the patient to lose consciousness

Causing the patient to vomit

What is the purpose of a 'Cross bar elevator'?

The text does not mention a 'Cross bar elevator' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential danger of using an elevator during oral surgery?

Fracturing the alveolar process Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of extraction forceps in oral surgery?

To deliver previously luxated teeth Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the extraction forceps is responsible for connecting the handle with the beaks?

Hinge Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for beaks of the extraction forceps to be specifically designed?

To fit the cervical part of the tooth Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if extraction forceps are used to pull teeth out of their sockets?

Post-operative prosthetic problems Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the extraction forceps is often serrated to allow a positive grip and prevent slippage?

Handle Signup and view all the answers

How do extraction forceps differ from regular pliers in tooth removal?

Extraction forceps have serrated handles for better grip Signup and view all the answers

What type of forceps are designed with beaks to fit inside the buccal bifurcation and on the single palatal root of the maxillary teeth?

Maxillary root tip forceps Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mandibular forceps have beaks that are slightly broader and have slight spacing between each other when closed?

Premolar extraction forceps Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using dental elevators in the extraction procedure?

To loosen teeth before using forceps Signup and view all the answers

Which type of maxillary forceps are specifically used for upper retained roots?

Maxillary root tip forceps Signup and view all the answers

In which type of mandibular molar forceps do the beaks have sharp pointed ends that fit inside the bifurcation of lower first and second molars?

Mandibular cow-horn molar forceps Signup and view all the answers

What is a key indication for using dental elevators in tooth extraction procedures involving impactions and malposed teeth?

To luxate and remove teeth difficult to engage with forceps Signup and view all the answers

Preclinical Oral Surgery Lecture 3: Instruments in Oral Surgery I

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