Maxillary Sinus Quiz

What is the function of the maxillary sinus?

• Reduction of skull weight

• Voice resonance

• Humidification and warming of air

• All of the above

Which bacteria are commonly found in maxillary sinusitis?

• Streptococcus pneumoniae

• Haemophilus influenzae

• Staphylococcus aureus

• All of the above

Which surgical procedure is used to close oro-antral communication?

• Buccal advancement flap

• Palatal pedicle flap

• Combination procedure

• All of the above

What is the surgical procedure used to remove tumors inside the maxillary sinus?

• Caldwell-Luc operation

• Functional Endoscopy Sinus Surgery

• Maxillary sinus lift

• Root canal treatment

Who first discovered and illustrated the maxillary sinus?

• Nathaniel Highmore

• Edward Tyson

• Thomas Willis

• William Harvey

What is the embryonic origin of the maxillary sinus?

• Nasal process of the first pharyngeal arch

• Mandibular process of the first pharyngeal arch

• Maxillary process of the first pharyngeal arch

• Frontal process of the first pharyngeal arch

What is the function of the maxillary sinus?

• To aid in digestion

• To regulate body temperature

• To lighten the weight of the skull and produce mucus

• To produce tears

What is the surgical procedure used to remove tumors inside the maxillary sinus?

• tumor excision

• sinus tumor removal

• maxillary sinus surgery

• endoscopic sinus surgery

What are the complications of maxillary sinus surgery?

• Nausea, dizziness, headache

• Allergic reaction, difficulty breathing

• Bleeding, infection, damage to surrounding structures, sinusitis, recurrence of sinus problems

• Loss of taste, numbness in the face

What is the treatment for acute maxillary sinusitis?

• Antibiotics, decongestants, pain relievers, and nasal irrigation are not effective for treating acute maxillary sinusitis.

• Surgery is the only treatment option for acute maxillary sinusitis.

• Acupuncture is a recommended treatment for acute maxillary sinusitis.

• Antibiotics, decongestants, pain relievers, and nasal irrigation