Which of the following radiografic techniques or views shows the alveolar processes, mandible, posterior maxillary sinuses, and the zygomas? a. AP b. basal c. PA d. panoramic

The madible articulates with which of the following parts of the temporal bone to form the tempromandibular joint (TMJ)? a. alveolar process b. glenoid fossa c. orbital floor d. symphysis

Which of the following facial bones is the largest and strongest? a. ethmoid b. frontal c. mandible d. maxilla

The narrow, double-angled retractor frequently used to retract the cheek and tongue is the__? a. Minnesota b. mouth prep c. plastic cheek d. Senn

The most common position for patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial procedures is __? a. supine with arms on armboards b. supine with arms tucked in at sides c. Trendelenburg with arms on armboards d. Trendelenburg with arms tucked in at sides

Which of the following types of countable sponges is used in oral procedures to prevent bone or tooth fragments and other foreign matter from becoming lodged in the pharynx? a. cottonoids b. lap pads c. throat packs d. Weck-Cels

Which of the following teeth are located in the center front of the mouth a. bicuspids b. cuspids c. incisors d. molars

Which of the following procedures is preformed for removal of impacted wisdom teeth? a. enucleation b. extraction c. mandibulectomy d. odontectomy

Coral would be classified as which of the following types of graft material? a. autograft b. homograft c. synthetic d. xenograft

All of the following choices are configurations of fixation plates for maxillofacial fracture reduction except? a. H b. L c. W d. Y

Strands of wire used to attach arch bars to the upper and lower jaw should be prestretched and cut to a length of__? a. 5 cm b. 10 cm c. 15 cm d. 20 cm

Which of the following procedures involves splitting the lower jaw into three parts? a. orthognathic b. Le Fort I c. odontectomy d. dental implant

Which of the following sequences of steps from plate fixation is correct? a. drill all holes, place plate tap, measure with depth guage, and insert screws b. drill holes, place plate, measure with depth guage, tap, and insert screws c. place plate, drill one hole at a time, tap, measure with depth guage, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes d. place plate, drill one hole at a time, measure with depth guage, tap, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes

Tapping of bone is done in fixation procedures to reduce the __? a. number of screws needed b. torque pressure on screws c. size of fixation plate used d. need to strip periosteum first

How many craniofacial bones make up the orbit? a. three b. five c. seven d. nine

The term that describes the side of teeth closest to the cheek is? a. alveolar b. buccal c. labial d. lingual

Which of the following structures contains the pulp? a. crown b. neck c. root d. socket

Along with irrigation, which of the following items is used any time the dental drill is used during odontectomy? a. bone wax b. ESU pensil c. Ray-Tec 4x4 d. suction

A closed ventilation system and special endotracheal tube may be used in maxillofacial procedures to reduce risk of? a. airway fire b. aspiration c. hyperthermia d. obstruction

Which of the following types of sterile drape is commonly used for oral and maxillofacial procedures? a. plastic incise b. thyroid c. pediatric laparotomy d. U-drape

Which of the following types of nonabsorbable maxillofacial implants used in fracturefixation is lightweight, noncorrosive, and strong? a. copper b. plastic c. titanium d. tungstun

Which of the following diameter fixation screws would most likely be used for a fracture of the mandible? a. 1.0 cm b. 2.0 cm c. 3.0 cm d. 4.0 cm

Which of the following muscles attaches to the coronoid process of the ramus? a. Frontalis. b. Platysma c. Temporalis. d. Sternocleidomastoid.

Care must be taken when preauricular and submandibular incisions are made to protect, which of the following cranial nerves a. Third (III) b. Fifth (V) C. Seventh (VII) d. Eight (VIII)

Which of the following instruments must accompany the patient to the PACU who has undergone maxillomandibular fixation a. Mouth prop. b. Wire cutters. c. Throat pack. d. Dental rolls.

Which of the following choices may be used as permanent support on top of the orbital floor following fixation of fracture a. Arch bar. b. Silastic sheeting. c. Titanium plate. d. Polymethyl methacrylate.

Which of the following bones of the face form the prominences of the cheeks a. Nasal. b. Mandible. c. Vomer. d. Zygomatic.

Which of the following types of midfacial fractures is the MOST common and is also known as a transverse maxillary fracture? a. Le Fort I b. Le Fort II c. Le Fort III d. Le Fort IV

Which of the following types of midfacial fractures involves the highest portion of the midface and presents the most extensive damage? a. Le Fort I b. Le Fort II c. Le Fort III d. Le Fort IV

Before passing a retractor to the surgeon for use in orbital floor fracture, the surgical technologist should: a. bend it to a curved configuration. b. lubricate it with mineral oil. c. pad it with a cottonoid. d. moisten it with saline.

Which of the following bones contributes to the posterior and inferior portion of the nasal septum? a. mandible b. nasal c. vomer d. zygoma

Surgical treatment of which of the following anatomical areas might result in a postoperative complication of malocclusion? a. jaw b. nose c. orbit d. palate

The hard palate is the: a. floor of the mouth. b. protrusion of the chin. c. roof of the mouth. d. separation of the nostrils.

Which of the following secondary roles is the surgical technologist often required to fill during oral and maxillofacial procedures? a. anesthesia provider b. assistant c. circulator d. radiology tech

Dental procedures require thorough cavity prepping due to possibility of surgical site infections true/false

false

Which of the following hemostatic agents used during oral and maxillofacial procedures requires advising the anesthesia provider of its use? a. absorbable collagen b. bone wax c. epinephrine d. topical thrombin

Craniofacial disjunction fractures are severe traumatic injuries categorized as Le Fort III fractures. True/False

true

Patients treated for Le Fort type fractures will likely have visible scars on the face. True/ False

true

Dental drills are always used to cut bone so that teeth can be extracted whole. True/false

false

Odontectomy procedures are given a wound classification of Class II. True/false

true

There are three distinct pieces that make up a dental implant. True/false

true

A patient who has experienced a facial trauma would most likely not be a candidate for which of the following types of diagnostic imaging A. Fluoroscopy B. Panoramic x-ray C. MRI D. CT

Which of the following statements regarding arch bars is correct A. They are thick, rigid, semicircle bars with hooks facing up for maxilla and down for mandible. B. They are thin, malleable bars with hooks facing down for maxilla and up for mandible. C. They are thick, rigid, semicircle bars with hooks facing down for maxilla and up for mandible. D. They are thin, malleable bars with hooks facing up for maxilla and down for mandible.

Matching 1. Flat topped teeth located posteriorly in the jaw which break up food. 2. Portion of the tooth that contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. 3. Soft fibrous Tissue that is continuous with the periodontal ligament and surrounds teeth; Also known as the gums 4. Any degree of a regular contact between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws; Includes over by or underbite A. Gingiva B. Molars. C. Pulp. D. Malocclusion

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