INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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If part of the maxillary tuberosity comes off during extraction, what is the suggested treatment?

Immediate implant placement
Apply topical antibiotic
Soften bone area and suture
Leave open to heal naturally

The correct answer is: Soften bone area and suture

When extracting a tooth, it is possible for a piece of the maxillary tuberosity to come off. This is often caused by excessive force or using the wrong instruments. Leaving the area open to heal naturally (option D) is not recommended as it can increase the risk of infection and delay healing. Immediate implant placement (option A) is also not recommended as the area needs time to heal before an implant can be placed. Applying a topical antibiotic (option B) may help prevent infection, but it is not a solution to the problem. The suggested treatment is to soften the bone area and suture it together (option C). This allows the extraction site to properly heal and prevents further complications.