TCRN – MAXILLOFACIAL UPDATED MOCK TEST
WITH ANSWER RATIONALES 2026
◉ Bicortical screws.
Answer: Screws that go through both outer layers of bone and the
spongy bone in between.
◉ Blowout fracture.
Answer: Serious fracture of the eye socket where part of the eyeball
may push out of the orbital cavity.
◉ Dentition.
Answer: The number, type, and arrangement of teeth.
◉ Le Fort I fracture.
Answer: Horizontal fracture of the upper jaw that separates the hard
palate and upper teeth from the rest of the maxilla.
◉ Le Fort II fracture.
Answer: Fracture that extends from the nose into the maxilla, orbital
floor, and surrounding facial bones.
,◉ Le Fort III fracture.
Answer: Severe fracture where all facial bones separate from the
skull base.
◉ Mastication.
Answer: Chewing.
◉ Maxillomandibular fixation (MMF).
Answer: Wiring or fixing the upper and lower jaws together to keep
them stable during healing.
◉ Occlusion.
Answer: The way the teeth fit together when the mouth is closed.
◉ Odontectomy.
Answer: Removal of a tooth.
◉ Oromaxillofacial surgery.
Answer: Surgery of the facial bones used to repair fractures or
congenital defects.
◉ Subciliary incision.
, Answer: Incision made just below the lower eyelashes.
◉ Transconjunctival incision.
Answer: Incision made through the conjunctiva inside the eyelid.
◉ What structures are involved in OMF surgery?.
Answer: Soft tissues and bones of the face and mouth
◉ What may require reconstructive maxillofacial surgery?.
Answer: Trauma, congenital deformities, disease, or radical surgery
◉ What are the primary causes of maxillofacial injuries?.
Answer: Motor vehicle accidents and interpersonal violence
◉ Why have facial fractures from car accidents decreased?.
Answer: Increased use of seat belts
◉ What tissues can be involved in maxillofacial injuries?.
Answer: Skin, muscle, nerves, and blood vessels
◉ What functions may be affected by facial injuries?.
Answer: Speech, chewing, and tooth development
WITH ANSWER RATIONALES 2026
◉ Bicortical screws.
Answer: Screws that go through both outer layers of bone and the
spongy bone in between.
◉ Blowout fracture.
Answer: Serious fracture of the eye socket where part of the eyeball
may push out of the orbital cavity.
◉ Dentition.
Answer: The number, type, and arrangement of teeth.
◉ Le Fort I fracture.
Answer: Horizontal fracture of the upper jaw that separates the hard
palate and upper teeth from the rest of the maxilla.
◉ Le Fort II fracture.
Answer: Fracture that extends from the nose into the maxilla, orbital
floor, and surrounding facial bones.
,◉ Le Fort III fracture.
Answer: Severe fracture where all facial bones separate from the
skull base.
◉ Mastication.
Answer: Chewing.
◉ Maxillomandibular fixation (MMF).
Answer: Wiring or fixing the upper and lower jaws together to keep
them stable during healing.
◉ Occlusion.
Answer: The way the teeth fit together when the mouth is closed.
◉ Odontectomy.
Answer: Removal of a tooth.
◉ Oromaxillofacial surgery.
Answer: Surgery of the facial bones used to repair fractures or
congenital defects.
◉ Subciliary incision.
, Answer: Incision made just below the lower eyelashes.
◉ Transconjunctival incision.
Answer: Incision made through the conjunctiva inside the eyelid.
◉ What structures are involved in OMF surgery?.
Answer: Soft tissues and bones of the face and mouth
◉ What may require reconstructive maxillofacial surgery?.
Answer: Trauma, congenital deformities, disease, or radical surgery
◉ What are the primary causes of maxillofacial injuries?.
Answer: Motor vehicle accidents and interpersonal violence
◉ Why have facial fractures from car accidents decreased?.
Answer: Increased use of seat belts
◉ What tissues can be involved in maxillofacial injuries?.
Answer: Skin, muscle, nerves, and blood vessels
◉ What functions may be affected by facial injuries?.
Answer: Speech, chewing, and tooth development
