Trismus Appliances in Dentistry
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What is the primary purpose of a nasal stent?

  • To treat sleep disordered breathing
  • To maintain the patency of the nasal airway (correct)
  • To aid in the healing phase of periodontal surgery
  • To protect teeth during contact sports
  • Which type of stent is used in plastic surgery of the oral mucosa?

  • Intra-operative stent
  • Preoperative stent
  • Postoperative stent
  • Stent for the plastic surgery of the oral mucosa (correct)
  • What is the purpose of a drainage stent?

  • To treat sleep disordered breathing
  • To aid in the healing phase of periodontal surgery
  • To maintain the patency of the nasal airway
  • To facilitate the drainage of fluids (correct)
  • What is the purpose of a cyst plug?

    <p>To seal a cystic cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a periodontal stent?

    <p>To aid in the healing phase of periodontal surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stent is used in burn care?

    <p>Burn stent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a trismus appliance?

    <p>To treat trismus, a condition that limits mouth opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stent is used in radiotherapy?

    <p>Radiotherapy aiding device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an occlusal therapy appliance?

    <p>To treat temporomandibular joint disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stent is used in oral surgery?

    <p>Surgical guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a post-operative healing stent?

    <p>To protect tissues after surgeries and promote healing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stent is used in plastic surgery of the oral mucosa?

    <p>Stent for the plastic surgery of the oral mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common material used in making stents?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a nasal stent?

    <p>To promote healing after nasal surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stent is used to drain fluids after a surgical procedure?

    <p>Drainage stent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a cyst plug?

    <p>To plug a cyst or a hole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stent is used in periodontal surgery?

    <p>Periodontal stent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a burn stent?

    <p>To promote healing after a burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use of stents in sports?

    <p>To protect teeth and associated structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a preoperative stent used for?

    <p>To guide a surgical procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a nasal stent?

    <p>To support the form of the nose after nasal surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stent is used to maintain the opening and prevent scar contracture after a burn in the oral commissure?

    <p>Burn stent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a drainage stent?

    <p>To support a rubber drain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a cyst plug?

    <p>To protect the wide wound from contamination while keeping the orifice of the cyst open for drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a therapeutic device?

    <p>Occlusal therapy appliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a periodontal stent?

    <p>To support periodontal treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of stent used to support a rubber drain?

    <p>Drainage stent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to protect the wide wound from contamination while keeping the orifice of the cyst open for drainage?

    <p>Cyst plug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to maintain the opening and prevent scar contracture after a burn in the oral commissure?

    <p>Burn stent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a device used for a limited period of time to perform a certain therapeutic function?

    <p>Radiotherapy aiding device</p> Signup and view all the answers

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