1
Q
Name 5 KEY surgical principles to allow for a successful surgery to take place.
A
- Pain free surgery
- Aspetic technique
- Adequate access
- Minimal damage
- Arrest of haemorrhage
- Debridement
- Wound closure
- Drainage
- Prevention of infection
2
Q
Wisdom teeth removal commonly use what type of flap?
A
3-sided flap
3
Q
What is a unique risk of extracting a lower 5?
A
Damage of the mental nerve
4
Q
3 advantages of sutures?
A
Minimises dead space, promotes healing, minimises scaring.
5
Q
3 groups that may require supplementary antibiotic treatment?
A
- Immunocompromised
- Radiotherapy - osteonecrosis
- Certain drug therapies = bisphosphonates/ long term steroids
