- 1. Oral and maxillofacial surgery involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws, and facial structures. This specialized field of surgery addresses a wide range of conditions, including impacted teeth, facial trauma, cleft lip and palate, jaw misalignment, and oral cancers. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to perform complex surgical procedures such as wisdom teeth extraction, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, and facial reconstruction. These surgeons work closely with other medical professionals to improve patients' oral health, facial aesthetics, and overall quality of life.
What is the purpose of bone grafting in oral surgery?
A) To add metal plates to bone
B) To rebuild bone that has been lost
C) To remove excess bone
D) To change the shape of bone
- 2. Which type of surgery is used to treat a fractured jaw?
A) Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
B) Appendectomy
C) Breast augmentation
D) Hernia repair
- 3. What is the purpose of a sinus lift procedure in oral surgery?
A) To straighten the nasal septum
B) To remove mucus from the sinuses
C) To increase bone height in the upper jaw
D) To fill cavities in the sinuses
- 4. What is the purpose of a frenectomy procedure in oral surgery?
A) To extract a tooth
B) To close a gap between teeth
C) To remove or loosen a small fold of tissue in the mouth
D) To straighten crooked teeth
- 5. What is the primary difference between oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery?
A) Oral surgery is performed with lasers, while maxillofacial surgery uses scalpels
B) Oral surgery is only performed by dentists, while maxillofacial surgery is done by medical doctors
C) Maxillofacial surgery involves the jaw and face, while oral surgery focuses on the mouth
D) Maxillofacial surgery is less invasive than oral surgery
- 6. What is the purpose of orthodontic braces in relation to oral and maxillofacial surgery?
A) To straighten crooked fingers
B) To align teeth before jaw surgery
C) To brush teeth more easily
D) To treat cavities
- 7. What is a common reason for performing a tooth extraction in oral surgery?
A) To read faster
B) To improve singing ability
C) Severe tooth decay
D) To grow taller
- 8. In which country was the first university-based oral and maxillofacial surgery program established?
A) Australia
B) France
C) United States
D) Japan
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