INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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The goal of a modified Widman flap is?

Root extraction
New attachment
Cosmetic enhancement
Bleeding control

The correct answer is: New attachment

A Modified Widman flap is a surgical procedure used to treat periodontitis, a gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. The goal of this procedure is to reduce pockets in the gums and protect the underlying bone structure. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because root extraction, cosmetic enhancement, and bleeding control are not the intended outcomes of a Modified Widman flap. Option B, new attachment, is the correct answer because during the procedure, the gum tissue is folded back, the root surface is thoroughly cleaned, and then the gum tissue is repositioned to create a new attachment to the tooth root. This new attachment helps to reduce the depth of the pocket in the gum and promotes healing and gum reattachment. Therefore, the goal of a Modified Widman flap is to create a new attachment between the gums and the tooth root.