Mastering Preprosthetic Surgery Concepts

What is the primary indication for preprosthetic surgery?

• To extract teeth that are not needed for prosthetics.

• To treat gum disease before surgery.

• To enhance the aesthetic appearance of the teeth.

• To prepare the oral cavity for prosthetic placement.

List two classifications of surgical procedures in preprosthetic surgery.

• Bone grafting procedures

• Anesthesia techniques

• Radiographic assessments

• Hard tissue procedures, Soft tissue procedures

What is the purpose of alveoloplasty in hard tissue procedures?

• To extract teeth from the alveolar bone.

• To promote bone growth in the jaw.

• The purpose of alveoloplasty is to reshape the alveolar bone for better fitting of dental prosthetics.

• To clean the gums before dental procedures.

Describe the role of bone grafting in preprosthetic surgery.

• Bone grafting enhances jawbone structure for stable dental implant placement in preprosthetic surgery.

• Bone grafting is primarily for cosmetic enhancements in dentistry.

• Bone grafting is used to whiten teeth before surgery.

• Bone grafting is a technique to remove excess bone from the jaw.

Identify one recent advancement in soft tissue surgical techniques.

• Increased reliance on sutures instead of staples

• Traditional open surgery techniques

• Use of laser therapy for soft tissue

• Robotic-assisted surgery in soft tissue procedures.

What are the common indications for performing a vestibuloplasty?

• Common indications for performing a vestibuloplasty include inadequate vestibular depth, preparation for prosthetic rehabilitation, correction of gingival recession, and management of scarring or ankylosis.

• Treatment of dental caries

• Extraction of impacted teeth

• Management of temporomandibular joint disorders

Explain the difference between a ridge augmentation and a sinus lift procedure.

• Ridge augmentation is a procedure for teeth whitening; sinus lift is for gum disease treatment.

• Ridge augmentation involves tooth extraction; sinus lift is a cosmetic procedure.

• Ridge augmentation raises the sinus floor; sinus lift increases the width of the alveolar ridge.

• Ridge augmentation increases the width of the alveolar ridge; sinus lift raises the sinus floor to add bone for implants.

What is the significance of using 3D imaging in planning preprosthetic surgeries?

• 3D imaging reduces the need for any surgical planning in preprosthetic surgeries.

• 3D imaging is only beneficial for post-surgery evaluations and not for planning.

• 3D imaging is primarily used for aesthetic enhancements in dental procedures.

• 3D imaging enhances accuracy in preprosthetic surgery planning by providing detailed anatomical insights.

Discuss the importance of soft tissue management in preprosthetic surgery.

• Soft tissue management is irrelevant in preprosthetic surgery.

• Soft tissue management is essential for optimal healing, stability, and aesthetics in preprosthetic surgery.

• Soft tissue management is only important for dental implants.

• It only affects the cost of the procedure.

What are the key factors to consider when classifying surgical procedures in OMFS?

• Type, complexity, anatomical area, approach, and intended outcome.

• Patient's age and gender

• Surgeon's experience level

• Duration of the procedure