Oral Surgery MCQs

Oroantral communication is an abnormal opening between the oral cavity and maxillary sinus.

Ludwig angina is rapidly spreading cellulitis of the submandibular spaces that can threaten the airway.

Pericoronitis is inflammation of soft tissue surrounding a partially erupted tooth.

Incision and drainage is surgical opening and decompression of a pus collection.

Mandibular fracture is a break in the mandible that may alter occlusion and facial contour.

Trismus is restricted mouth opening caused by muscle spasm, inflammation or fibrosis.

Biopsy is removal of tissue for microscopic examination to establish a diagnosis.

Haemostasis is processes and measures that stop bleeding.

Surgical flap is a section of tissue elevated to provide access while maintaining a blood supply.

Dry socket is post-extraction alveolar osteitis with loss of clot and severe pain.

Dry socket is post-extraction alveolar osteitis with loss of clot and severe pain.

Impacted tooth is a tooth prevented from erupting into its normal position.