Oral Surgery

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge on various aspects of Oral Surgery.
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What is the most common type of oral surgery performed?

  1. Tooth extraction

  2. Root canal

  3. Dental implant placement

  4. Jaw surgery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tooth extraction is the most commonly performed oral surgery procedure, often done to remove decayed or impacted teeth.

What is the purpose of a root canal surgery?

  1. To remove a decayed tooth

  2. To treat an infected tooth

  3. To straighten crooked teeth

  4. To whiten teeth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Root canal surgery is performed to treat an infected tooth by removing the infected pulp and cleaning and sealing the root canal.

What is a dental implant?

  1. A synthetic tooth root

  2. A type of dental filling

  3. A device used to straighten teeth

  4. A material used to whiten teeth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dental implant is a synthetic tooth root that is surgically placed into the jawbone to support a dental crown.

What is the primary goal of jaw surgery?

  1. To correct misaligned teeth

  2. To treat sleep apnea

  3. To improve facial aesthetics

  4. To remove impacted wisdom teeth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is primarily performed to correct misaligned teeth and jaws.

Which of the following is a potential complication of oral surgery?

  1. Infection

  2. Bleeding

  3. Nerve damage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infection, bleeding, and nerve damage are all potential complications of oral surgery.

What is the term for the surgical removal of a tooth?

  1. Extraction

  2. Excision

  3. Enucleation

  4. Avulsion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Extraction is the surgical removal of a tooth from the mouth.

Which type of oral surgery is performed to remove impacted wisdom teeth?

  1. Coronectomy

  2. Odontectomy

  3. Osteotomy

  4. Frenectomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coronectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the crown of an impacted wisdom tooth while leaving the roots intact.

What is the term for the surgical removal of a portion of the jawbone?

  1. Ostectomy

  2. Osteotomy

  3. Mandibulectomy

  4. Maxillectomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ostectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the jawbone.

What is the name of the surgical procedure to remove a cyst or tumor from the jaw?

  1. Cystectomy

  2. Tumorectomy

  3. Excision

  4. Enucleation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cystectomy is the surgical removal of a cyst from the jaw.

What is the term for the surgical repair of a cleft lip or palate?

  1. Cheiloplasty

  2. Palatoplasty

  3. Cleft lip and palate repair

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cheiloplasty, palatoplasty, and cleft lip and palate repair are all terms for the surgical repair of a cleft lip or palate.

What is the name of the surgical procedure to lengthen the crown of a tooth?

  1. Crown lengthening

  2. Gingivectomy

  3. Osteoplasty

  4. Frenectomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crown lengthening is the surgical procedure to lengthen the crown of a tooth.

What is the term for the surgical removal of a frenulum?

  1. Frenectomy

  2. Frenuloplasty

  3. Frenulotomy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Frenectomy, frenuloplasty, and frenulotomy are all terms for the surgical removal of a frenulum.

What is the name of the surgical procedure to remove a salivary gland?

  1. Sialadenectomy

  2. Sialoadenitis

  3. Sialolithiasis

  4. Sialorrhea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sialadenectomy is the surgical removal of a salivary gland.

What is the term for the surgical removal of a portion of the tongue?

  1. Glossectomy

  2. Hemiglossectomy

  3. Lingulectomy

  4. Frenulectomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glossectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the tongue.

What is the name of the surgical procedure to remove a portion of the lip?

  1. Lipectomy

  2. Cheilectomy

  3. Labioplasty

  4. Frenulectomy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cheilectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the lip.

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