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oral surgery

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Which instrument is used to remove root tips or fragments that may break away from the tooth during the extraction procedure? Root tip picks
Oral surgery surgical instruments are classified as ___ instruments and must be sterilized after each use. critical instruments
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) must pass a national standardized examination, given by the American __, in order to practice. Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
A patient comes into the office with a lesion that is approximately 2.5 cm on the lateral border of the tongue. Which type of biopsy would most likely be completed? incisional biopsy
When is an incisional biopsy indicated? An incisional biopsy is indicated when the lesion is larger than 1 cm in all dimensions.
How does the surgeon determine the level of anesthesia before performing a surgical procedure? probe the area to determine the level of anesthesia.
Which type of extraction, such as an impacted third molar, requires additional skill, knowledge, and instrumentation to remove a tooth? complex extraction
A hospital can grant the oral surgeon privileges to operate in the hospital based on which situation? his or her training, competency, and experience.
What is dry socket? alveolar osteitis
How is dry socket treated? Flushing out the socket, Medicated dressings, Pain medication, Self-care
How many minutes should a surgical scrub last? . 14 minutes
Immediately after an extraction, a sterile 2 × 2 gauze is folded and placed over the socket to control bleeding. How long is the patient instructed to keep the pack in place? 15-20 minutes
What are the postsurgical instructions given to the patient? • All postsurgical instructions have been given verbally and in writing.
In which location will the surgical team perform oral surgery procedures? hospital operating rooms or outpatient surgical suites, or in a private dental office with an outpatient surgery suite
If using a cold pack to reduce swelling, it should be placed for __ minutes on and ____ minutes off. 20
The oral surgeon is a dentist who has received approximately __ _ years of additional training after dental school in a hospital-based residency. 4 to 6
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