Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- 1. Oral and maxillofacial surgery involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws, and facial structures. This specialized field of surgery addresses a wide range of conditions, including impacted teeth, facial trauma, cleft lip and palate, jaw misalignment, and oral cancers. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to perform complex surgical procedures such as wisdom teeth extraction, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, and facial reconstruction. These surgeons work closely with other medical professionals to improve patients' oral health, facial aesthetics, and overall quality of life.
What is the purpose of bone grafting in oral surgery?
A) To rebuild bone that has been lost
B) To change the shape of bone
C) To add metal plates to bone
D) To remove excess bone
- 2. Which type of surgery is used to treat a fractured jaw?
A) Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
B) Appendectomy
C) Hernia repair
D) Breast augmentation
- 3. What is the purpose of a sinus lift procedure in oral surgery?
A) To increase bone height in the upper jaw
B) To straighten the nasal septum
C) To remove mucus from the sinuses
D) To fill cavities in the sinuses
- 4. What is the primary difference between oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery?
A) Oral surgery is only performed by dentists, while maxillofacial surgery is done by medical doctors
B) Oral surgery is performed with lasers, while maxillofacial surgery uses scalpels
C) Maxillofacial surgery is less invasive than oral surgery
D) Maxillofacial surgery involves the jaw and face, while oral surgery focuses on the mouth
- 5. In which country was the first university-based oral and maxillofacial surgery program established?
A) Japan
B) France
C) United States
D) Australia
- 6. What is the purpose of orthodontic braces in relation to oral and maxillofacial surgery?
A) To align teeth before jaw surgery
B) To straighten crooked fingers
C) To treat cavities
D) To brush teeth more easily
- 7. What is the purpose of a frenectomy procedure in oral surgery?
A) To straighten crooked teeth
B) To remove or loosen a small fold of tissue in the mouth
C) To close a gap between teeth
D) To extract a tooth
- 8. What is a common reason for performing a tooth extraction in oral surgery?
A) Severe tooth decay
B) To read faster
C) To grow taller
D) To improve singing ability
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