Preprosthetic Surgery Quiz

What is the primary goal of preprosthetic surgery?

• To remove impacted wisdom teeth

• To prepare the mouth for the placement of dental prosthetics

• To treat gum disease

• To perform orthodontic adjustments

Which of the following conditions may necessitate preprosthetic surgery?

• Cavity fillings

• Orthodontic treatment

• Severe bone loss in the jaw

• Teeth whitening

What is the typical reason for alveolectomy in preprosthetic surgery?

• To extract a tooth

• To reshape or modify the jawbone

• To perform a root canal

• To remove a dental crown

Which type of dental prosthesis is commonly associated with preprosthetic surgery?

• Dental bridges

• Dental implants

• Dental crowns

• Dental fillings

What is the primary purpose of vestibuloplasty in preprosthetic surgery?

• To reshape the teeth

• To improve speech

• To create adequate depth of the vestibule

• To extract impacted wisdom teeth

Which of the following is not a potential complication of preprosthetic surgery?

• Infection

• Nerve damage

• Increased bone density

• Bleeding

In preprosthetic surgery, what is the term for the removal of excess bone or soft tissue to improve the fit of a denture?

• Alveolectomy

• Vestibuloplasty

• Orthognathic surgery

• Impacted tooth extraction

What is the primary advantage of using dental implants as part of preprosthetic surgery?

• They are less expensive than other options

• They do not require any surgical procedures

• They provide stable and long-lasting support for prosthetics

• They can be removed easily for cleaning

Which diagnostic tool is often used in preprosthetic surgery to assess bone quality and quantity?

• X-rays

• Blood pressure measurement

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• Allergy testing

What is the main difference between preprosthetic surgery and orthognathic surgery?

• Preprosthetic surgery focuses on improving dental aesthetics, while orthognathic surgery corrects jaw misalignments.

• Preprosthetic surgery is performed by general dentists, while orthognathic surgery is performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

• Preprosthetic surgery is only needed in pediatric patients, while orthognathic surgery is for adults.

• Preprosthetic surgery and orthognathic surgery are interchangeable terms for the same procedure.