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 add metal plates to bone
B) To change the shape of bone
C) To remove excess bone
D) To rebuild bone that has been lost
- 2. Which type of surgery is used to treat a fractured jaw?
A) Breast augmentation
B) Appendectomy
C) Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
D) Hernia repair
- 3. What is the purpose of a sinus lift procedure in oral surgery?
A) To remove mucus from the sinuses
B) To fill cavities in the sinuses
C) To increase bone height in the upper jaw
D) To straighten the nasal septum
- 4. What is the primary difference between oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery?
A) Maxillofacial surgery involves the jaw and face, while oral surgery focuses on the mouth
B) Oral surgery is performed with lasers, while maxillofacial surgery uses scalpels
C) Maxillofacial surgery is less invasive than oral surgery
D) Oral surgery is only performed by dentists, while maxillofacial surgery is done by medical doctors
- 5. In which country was the first university-based oral and maxillofacial surgery program established?
A) United States
B) France
C) Japan
D) Australia
- 6. What is the purpose of orthodontic braces in relation to oral and maxillofacial surgery?
A) To straighten crooked fingers
B) To treat cavities
C) To brush teeth more easily
D) To align teeth before jaw surgery
- 7. What is the purpose of a frenectomy procedure in oral surgery?
A) To close a gap between teeth
B) To straighten crooked teeth
C) To remove or loosen a small fold of tissue in the mouth
D) To extract a tooth
- 8. What is a common reason for performing a tooth extraction in oral surgery?
A) To grow taller
B) Severe tooth decay
C) To read faster
D) To improve singing ability
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