Pre-Operative Assessment in Exodontia Quiz

What is the old saying in carpentry that emphasizes the importance of pre-operative assessment?

• Cut Once Measure Twice

• Cut Once Measure Thrice

• Measure Thrice Cut Once

• Measure Twice Cut Once

What does the assessment of the crown in pre-operative assessment involve?

• Size and shape of individual roots

• Accessibility of tooth in mouth

• Presence of absence of crown

• Position of nerves

When is it desirable to take a pre-operative X-ray in exodontia?

• For procedures taking less than 30-45 min

• For all dental extractions

• For teeth in close proximity to maxillary antrum or nerves

• For patients with dental phobia

What should be considered when the level of co-operation of a patient is in doubt for a dental extraction?

• Intravenous sedation

• Inhalational sedation

• General anaesthesia

• All of the above

Which medical condition is NOT essential to consider in the patient's medical history for a dental extraction?

• Bleeding problems

• Immunocompromised conditions

• Hypothyroidism

• Ischaemic heart disease

What is the choice of anaesthesia for procedures taking less than 30-45 min and involving a single operative site?

• Intravenous sedation

• Inhalational sedation

• General anaesthesia

• Local anaesthesia

What is the choice of anaesthesia for complicated procedures involving multiple operative sites and difficult access in the mouth?

• Intravenous sedation

• Local anaesthesia

• General anaesthesia

• Inhalational sedation

What is the potential risk of jaw fracture that should be considered in pre-operative assessment?

• Loss of bone due to pathological lesions

• Ankylosis

• General osteoporosis

• Hypercementosis

What should be considered in the assessment of the surrounding bone in pre-operative assessment?

• Bone level around the tooth

• Texture of the bone

• Vitality of the pulp

• Mobility of the tooth

What is the purpose of the pre-operative assessment in exodontia?

• To waste time

• To assess the problem and plan the extraction

• To avoid taking X-rays

• To measure twice and cut once