Chapter 56 Short Answer Questions

treats the mouth, face, jaws, and associated areas.

pt assessment and monitoring, use of specialized instruments, surgical asepsis, surgical procedures, pain control.

minimizes the number of organisms that can enter a wound

anesthetic, basic setup, periosteal elevator, forceps, curette, gauze sponge, aspirator tip.

single extraction

1st day: keep pack on for 30-45 min after surgery, do not disturb the clot in the socket, cold pack. 2nd - 3rd day: hot pack, rinse with saline solution, and if recommended, take ibuprofen for swelling and minor discomfort.

most common is alveolitis also known as dry socket.