ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What specific radiographic view is used to detect a fracture of the frontal bone? -
ANS Water's view
List two advantages of three-dimensional imaging - ANS anatomy that interferes with viewing
can be eliminated
before and after models can be generated
in addition to radiographic studies (including 3-dimensional imaging), what other items may be
useful to the surgeon during facial reconstruction surgery? - ANS photographs and dental
records obtained prior to illness and injury
define cerebrospinal rhinorrhea - ANS CSF leaking from the nose- can indicate a dural tear
list two options for sealing an intranasal dural tear - ANS placing a suture
sealed off with fat, fascia, or muscle graft
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, what are dental caries and what is their cause? - ANS tooth decay and enamel decay caused
by bacteria in the mouth which creates an acidic environment and low pH demineralized
enamel
what is the importance of having x-rays in the OR room prior to and during the surgical
procedure? - ANS x-rays are a useful reference for reconstruction
define autogenous, and list two possible donor sites for autogenous bone grafts - ANS bone
graft from oneself
rib, iliac crest, calvarial bone
why is a local anesthetic with epinephrine often injected at the operative site preop when the
patient is under general anesthesia? - ANS to reduce intaop bleeding and postop pain
what can be done during lengthy oral procedures to prevent drying and cracking of the lips? -
ANS application of cream or ointment to lips
what is accomplished by inserting a mouth prop during certain oral surgical procedures? -
ANS keeps mouth open during surgery to help with visualization and prevent injury to
surgical team
what is the purpose of inserting a throat pack? how it is inserted? - ANS McGill or dressing
forceps used for insertion, prevent oral secretions, irrigation fluids, blood, bone, or tooth
fragments from lodging in pharynx
when is the throat pack removed, why? - ANS removed prior to extubation
ensures airway is patent and prevents gag reflex stimulation
where does the mandible articulate? name the three sections of the mandible - ANS with
glenoid fossa of each temporal bone at the TMJ
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What specific radiographic view is used to detect a fracture of the frontal bone? -
ANS Water's view
List two advantages of three-dimensional imaging - ANS anatomy that interferes with viewing
can be eliminated
before and after models can be generated
in addition to radiographic studies (including 3-dimensional imaging), what other items may be
useful to the surgeon during facial reconstruction surgery? - ANS photographs and dental
records obtained prior to illness and injury
define cerebrospinal rhinorrhea - ANS CSF leaking from the nose- can indicate a dural tear
list two options for sealing an intranasal dural tear - ANS placing a suture
sealed off with fat, fascia, or muscle graft
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, what are dental caries and what is their cause? - ANS tooth decay and enamel decay caused
by bacteria in the mouth which creates an acidic environment and low pH demineralized
enamel
what is the importance of having x-rays in the OR room prior to and during the surgical
procedure? - ANS x-rays are a useful reference for reconstruction
define autogenous, and list two possible donor sites for autogenous bone grafts - ANS bone
graft from oneself
rib, iliac crest, calvarial bone
why is a local anesthetic with epinephrine often injected at the operative site preop when the
patient is under general anesthesia? - ANS to reduce intaop bleeding and postop pain
what can be done during lengthy oral procedures to prevent drying and cracking of the lips? -
ANS application of cream or ointment to lips
what is accomplished by inserting a mouth prop during certain oral surgical procedures? -
ANS keeps mouth open during surgery to help with visualization and prevent injury to
surgical team
what is the purpose of inserting a throat pack? how it is inserted? - ANS McGill or dressing
forceps used for insertion, prevent oral secretions, irrigation fluids, blood, bone, or tooth
fragments from lodging in pharynx
when is the throat pack removed, why? - ANS removed prior to extubation
ensures airway is patent and prevents gag reflex stimulation
where does the mandible articulate? name the three sections of the mandible - ANS with
glenoid fossa of each temporal bone at the TMJ
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