DMD Oral Surgery and Periodontics Flashcards
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Which flap design preserves the interdental papilla and is used in anterior esthetic surgery?
Answer: Papilla preservation flap
The papilla preservation flap maintains the interdental papilla intact to achieve better esthetic outcomes and wound closure in anterior regions.
What is the primary purpose of osseous resective surgery in periodontal treatment?
Answer: To eliminate osseous defects and create a positive bony architecture for pocket reduction
Osseous resective surgery removes diseased bone and reshapes the alveolar crest to eliminate pockets and create a maintainable environment.
Which type of bone graft has the highest osteogenic potential?
Answer: Autograft
Autografts have the highest osteogenic potential because they contain living osteogenic cells harvested from the patient's own body.
A 'window' osteotomy technique is used during which procedure?
Answer: Sinus lift (lateral window technique)
The lateral window (Caldwell-Luc) sinus lift technique uses a 'window' osteotomy through the lateral sinus wall to access the maxillary sinus for augmentation.
Which instrument is used to luxate a tooth before forceps delivery during extraction?
Answer: Elevator
An elevator is used to luxate and loosen a tooth by wedging it between the tooth and alveolar bone before forceps are applied.
What is the recommended minimum bone height above the inferior alveolar canal when placing a mandibular implant?
Answer: 2 mm
A safety margin of at least 2 mm above the inferior alveolar nerve canal is recommended to prevent nerve injury during mandibular implant placement.