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Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery

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The mandible articulates with which part of the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? Glenoid fossa
What is the largest only moveable bone in the face? Mandible
What is the MOST common position for patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial procedures? Supine with arms tucked in at sides
What countable sponge is used in oral procedures to prevent bone or tooth fragments and other forge in matter from becoming lodged in the pharynx? Throat pack
Which teeth are located in the center front of the mouth? Incisors
What are the 3 regions of the bones of the face? Upper Face, Mid Face, Lower Face
What region of the face includes the Frontal Bone Upper Face
The Ethmoid bone, Nasal bone, Zygoma and Maxillary bones are part of what face region? Midface
Enamel, Soft Dentin, & Vascular pulp are tissue layers of what? Teeth
An abnormality in the teeth coming together, that is a post operative complication of Jaw surgery is what? Malocclusion
Controls on power equipment in surgery should always be in what what position when they aren't in use? Off
L, Y, H, and T are shapes of what that is used in Maxillofacial surgery Plates
What type of incision incision in the head requires the patients head to be shaved? Bicoronal
Type of drape used over patient and around the face? U Drape aka Split Sheet
Oral Maxillofacial surgery carries a high risk of what? Fire
Type of fracture caused by high speed blunt force to the globe Blowout Fracture
Metal plates that are used to wire teeth & occlude the jaw during surgery or the healing process Arch Bars
What must accompany the patient to the PACU when they have undergone maxillomandibular fixation? Wire Cutters
The arch bar hooks for the Maxilla face what direction? Up; The hooks face up on upper jaw
The arch bars for the Mandible face what direction? Down; The hooks face down for lower jaw
What is the direction that arch bars should be tightened? Clockwise
What facial nerve needs to be preserved when a Submandibular or Preauricular incision is made? CN VII Facial Nerve
Midface fracture procedures involve applying what? Arch Bars
Most common Horizontal fracture of the Maxilla between the teeth and the nose Le Fort I
Pyramidal shaped fracture that extends from the nasal bone to the frontal processes of the maxilla, lacrimal bones, and the inferior orbital floor and may extend into the orbital foramen Le Fort II
Separation of all facial bones from their cranial base which includes the Zygomatic, Maxilla, & Nasal bones. (Most extensive Damage) Le Fort III
A threaded screw with Cylander or flat blades inserted into the alveolus of the maxilla or mandible & covered with soft tissue is what? Endosteal Implant / Dental Implant
What is the name of the procedure performed for decayed teeth or impaction? Odontectomy
What type of procedure is performed to correct jaw alignment? Orthognathic
What consists of Intrinsic & extrinsic muscles? Tongue
Which type of tongue muscles is responsible for change in the tongue shape? Intrinsic
Which type of tongue muscles is responsible for protrusion and retrusion of the tongue Extrinsic
What cranial nerve controls tongue movement CN XII - Hypoglossal
Tapping of the bone is done in fixation to reduce what? Torque pressure on screws
Irrigation and what other item is used anytime dental drill is used during odontectomy? Suction
A closed ventilation system and special endotracheal tube may be used in maxillofacial procedures due to risk of: Airway Fire
Which bones of the face form the prominences of the cheeks? Zygomatic
Portion of the tooth that contains blood vessels, nerves, and cognitive tissue. Pulp
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