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13 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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The most commonly impacted non-third molar teeth are?
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Maxillary canines
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Give the most commonly impacted teeth in descending order of frequency:
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a. Maxillary and mandibular third molars
b. Maxillary canines c. Mandibular premolars d. Maxillary premolars e. Second molars |
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What are the least commonly impacted teeth?
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1st molars and incisors
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What is the most commonly impacted primary tooth?
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Mandibular 1st molar
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List several factors which may contribute to impacted teeth?
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Endocrine deficiencies (hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism)
Febrile dz Downs syndrome Irradiation |
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What is the most common cause of impacted maxillary second molars?
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Maxillary 3rd molars obstruction (usually occlusal and palatal to the 2nd molars)
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Describe the a. shift and b. buccal techniques of taking radiographs.
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a. Shift = SLOB
b. Buccal is SLOB, but going vertical instead of horizontal |
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T/F: When exposing an impacted tooth in order to place a ligature, you want to avoid exposing the CEJ?
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T
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When is the ideal time for uprighting and 2nd molar (in terms of amount of root formation)?
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2/3 formed
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T/F: when uprighting a molar, the opposing tooth should not be contacting the tooth otherwise occlusal adjustment may be necessary?
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T
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At what point post-uprighting should endodontic tx be undertaken if indicated?
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6-8 weeks
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How often should radiographs be taken after uprighting a molar?
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Every 6 months for 2 yrs
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In terms of transplanted teeth, at what point should a final RCT fill be performed after the transplantation?
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1 year
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