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Which of the following is NOT a potential danger of using elevators during oral surgery?
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?
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?
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'?
What is the purpose of a 'Cross bar elevator'?
Which of the following is a potential danger of using an elevator during oral surgery?
Which of the following is a potential danger of using an elevator during oral surgery?
What is the main purpose of extraction forceps in oral surgery?
What is the main purpose of extraction forceps in oral surgery?
Which part of the extraction forceps is responsible for connecting the handle with the beaks?
Which part of the extraction forceps is responsible for connecting the handle with the beaks?
Why is it important for beaks of the extraction forceps to be specifically designed?
Why is it important for beaks of the extraction forceps to be specifically designed?
What could happen if extraction forceps are used to pull teeth out of their sockets?
What could happen if extraction forceps are used to pull teeth out of their sockets?
Which part of the extraction forceps is often serrated to allow a positive grip and prevent slippage?
Which part of the extraction forceps is often serrated to allow a positive grip and prevent slippage?
How do extraction forceps differ from regular pliers in tooth removal?
How do extraction forceps differ from regular pliers in tooth removal?
What type of forceps are designed with beaks to fit inside the buccal bifurcation and on the single palatal root of the maxillary teeth?
What type of forceps are designed with beaks to fit inside the buccal bifurcation and on the single palatal root of the maxillary teeth?
Which type of mandibular forceps have beaks that are slightly broader and have slight spacing between each other when closed?
Which type of mandibular forceps have beaks that are slightly broader and have slight spacing between each other when closed?
What is the purpose of using dental elevators in the extraction procedure?
What is the purpose of using dental elevators in the extraction procedure?
Which type of maxillary forceps are specifically used for upper retained roots?
Which type of maxillary forceps are specifically used for upper retained roots?
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?
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?
What is a key indication for using dental elevators in tooth extraction procedures involving impactions and malposed teeth?
What is a key indication for using dental elevators in tooth extraction procedures involving impactions and malposed teeth?
