DMD Oral Surgery and Periodontics Flashcards
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Which suture technique is most commonly used to close a simple extraction socket?
Answer: Figure-eight suture
The figure-eight suture is the most common technique for closing an extraction socket as it approximates the buccal and lingual flaps securely.
What is the primary indication for performing an alveoloplasty?
Answer: To smooth sharp bony edges after extraction to facilitate prosthetic fit
Alveoloplasty is performed to recontour and smooth alveolar bone ridges to optimize denture adaptation and patient comfort.
Which classification system is used to describe the position of impacted mandibular third molars?
Answer: Pell and Gregory classification
The Pell and Gregory classification system categorizes impacted mandibular third molars based on their relationship to the ramus and the occlusal plane.
The 'dry socket' (alveolar osteitis) most commonly occurs within how many days after extraction?
Answer: 3–5 days
Alveolar osteitis typically presents 3–5 days post-extraction when the blood clot is prematurely lost or dissolves.
Which nerve block is used to anesthetize the mandibular premolars and anterior teeth without anesthetizing the lower lip?
Answer: Mental nerve block
The mental nerve block anesthetizes the lower premolars and anterior teeth through the mental foramen without causing lower lip numbness from lingual/inferior alveolar involvement.
What is the furcation involvement classification when the probe enters the furcation but does not pass through?
Answer: Class II
Class II furcation involvement means the probe penetrates into the furcation area but does not pass through to the other side.