state aims for raising a flap
state aims of retracting a flap
state factors which influence flap design
name 3 types of flap design
what type of handpiece is used for bone removal?
what are the 3 methods of debridement?
describe physical debridement
using bone file or handpiece to remove sharp bony edges
mitchell’s trimmer/Victoria curette to remove soft tissue debris
describe debridement by irrigation
sterile saline/water placed into the socket and under flap
describe debridement by aspiration
aspirate under the flap to remove debris
check the socket for retained apices
what is the clinical term for a dry socket?
alveolar osteitis
(inflammation of the lamina dura)
what are the predisposing factors of a dry socket?
what are the signs and symptoms of a dry socket?
what are the treatment options for dry socket?
what family of drugs does apixiban belong to?
NOAC
novel oral anticoagulant
what does apixiban inhibit?
factor Xa
stops conversion of prothrombin to thrombin, stopping the production of a fibrin clot
what are the uses of apixiban?
what blood tests do you carry out on a patient who is on apixiban before treatment?
APTT
activated partial thromboplatin time assay
what do you do for a patient who is taking a NOAC before a low risk procedure?
give examples of low risk procedures
how should a pt alter their NOAC before a high risk procedure?
miss morning dose for apixiban or dabigatran
delay morning dose until after procedure- rivaroxaban
give examples of high risk procedures
how do you manage a patient who is taking a NOAC and receiving a high risk procedure?
give methods of haemostatic control
apply pressure by biting on damp gauze
LA with vasoconstrictor
Suture
Surgicel
Bone wax
Diathermy
give physical features of downs syndrome