ORAL SURGERY
What is the main procedure that OS is used for?
Extractions
Which one of Angle's Classifications of Malocclusion describe a severe underbite (bulldog).
Classification III
What does RCT stand for?
Root Canal Treatment
When should a child's first dental appointment be?
Between the ages of 1 ad 3 years old, when the their primary teeth first erupt.
What three instruments are on a dental tray no matter what the procedure?
The basic set which includes: A mouth mirror, an explorer, and cotton forceps.
What is alveolitis and how is it caused?
Dry socket. It is caused by the removal of a blood clot, exposing the alveolar bone and nerves causing acute pain. A patient does this with suction from a straw or smoking a cigarette.
What types of maloclussion can be created when a child is a chronic thumb sucker?
Open Bite or Overjet
What is a rubber dam used for?
To isolate the tooth and keep the isolated tooth dry and visible throughout the procedure.
The mandibular central incisors followed by the maxillary central incisors.
Describe the function of a discoid cleoid.
A discoid cleoid can be thought of as a carving instrument. It is used to create anatomy on the occlusal surface of teeth during restorations.
What are the 2 main types of x-rays taken in oral surgery?
Panoramic and Periapical
What type are the 2 main x rays taken when doing a diagnosis for orthodontics?
BWX (bite wing x-rays) and Cephalometric (lateral, side profile x-ray)
During a root canal, after removing the nerve and pulp from the root, what is the next step?
Irrigate the canal with sodium hypochlorite and then dry with paper points.
Give the name and describe the procedure in which a child would need a temporary filling and a stainless steel crown due to tooth sensitivity.
Pulpotomy. It is a procedure used to try and save a badly decayed tooth with infected pulp. It is sometimes referred to as a "baby root canal".
A periosteal elevator is used to detach the periodontal ligament (called the periosteum) from around the root of the tooth inside the tooth's socket, loosening the tooth for removal.
What is the difference between a full bony and a partial bony tooth?
Full Bony: means the tooth has not erupted and is completely under the gums (non visible in the mouth)
What is interceptive orthodontics?
Interceptive orthodontics is preventative dentistry that is a phased dental treatment introduced early to improve the structure of children's teeth. For example, space maintainers.
Why are working length x-rays used during a root canal?
Working length x-rays are used so that the doctor can make sure that they reached the apex of the root and removed all infection from the pulp chamber/canal. It is also to make sure that there is no perforation or other trauma done to the tooth during the procedure.
Describe the roots of primary teeth and why they are formed this way.
The Roots of primary teeth are long and slender; the bifurcation (space between roots of teeth) is flared allowing space for the permanent teeth to develop.
What is the difference between a scaler and a cavitron?
A scaler is hand held instrument that is used to scrape tartar build up off of teeth.
A cavitron is an electric instrument that vibrates and sprays water for sever calculus removal.
What are the some of the negative side effects of a person who is under IV Sedation (General Anesthesia) for too long?
Seizures, Vomiting, the patient could fall into a coma, or even death
Describe a fixed ortho appliance and a removable ortho appliance.
Fixed: Traditional metal braces, lingual bars, etc
Removable: Aligners, retainers
What is a vitalometer and what is it used for?
A vitalometer is an electric pulp test. It is used to test the sensitivity of a tooth nerve and is another way to detect and diagnose a root canal.
Describe Erickson's play stage and at what age it occurs.
A child 3 to 5 years of age has two primary and somewhat conflicting needs. First, the child has gone through a process of developing autonomy and initiative. Second, the child requires control and structure in his or her environment. Children are able to follow simple instructions, and they welcome having an active role in the treatment experience. The child’s role is to help by following directions and “sitting still,” “keeping your hands by your side,” and “opening your mouth wide.” By allowing the child to have choices, the dental team shows regard for the child’s need for autonomy and initiative.
Give me the numbers for the yellow and white K files.
Yellow: 20-50-100
White: 15-45-90