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| For a mandibular fracture, what can be used to contour the plate to fit specific anatomy? |
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| What is inserted into the drill to drill holes? |
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| Correct-diameter drill bit |
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| 3 things a plate must have |
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| appropriate thickness, length, and design |
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| What can be used to assist the drill in drilling in the correct place? |
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| What comes next in the sequence after drilling? |
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Definition
| measure with a depth gauge |
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| What can be used to reduce the amount of torque applied during screw placement? |
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Definition
| Tap or self-tapping screw |
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| What should the CST do when the saw blade is noticeably getting too hot? |
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| Drip normal saline on the bone while the surgeon is cutting |
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| Who measures the screw and loads it on the insertion device? |
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| True or False: It is unnecessary to confirm the screw sizes when passing it to the surgeon because the rep will always tell you which is the correct screw. |
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| False, always confirm the screw size as you pass to the surgeon. |
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| Where should the implants that were used be recorded? |
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| What does DGMTS stand for? |
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Definition
| don't get married too soon OR drill w/guide, measure, tap, screw |
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Term
| What can be used to confirm that the fracture reduction and prosthesis placement is correct? |
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| True or False: If an external incision is planned, the procedure should be performed using sterile technique. |
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| Which blade is most commonly used for oral and maxillofacial surgery? |
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| How often is the DGMTS sequence performed in a surgery? |
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| Until the plate is firmly affixed to the bone |
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