INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Which is not included in conventional flap design?

Papilla is split between two flaps
Used in instances of narrow interdental spaces
Used in cases where the flap needs to be displaced
The entire papilla is incorporated in one of the flaps

The correct answer is: The entire papilla is incorporated in one of the flaps

The correct answer is D. In conventional flap design, the entire papilla is not incorporated in one of the flaps. This is because preserving the papilla is crucial for maintaining proper blood supply and promoting efficient wound healing in the surgical site. Including the entire papilla in one of the flaps would compromise its vascularity and could lead to issues such as tissue necrosis. In contrast, options A, B, and C are characteristics of conventional flap design: - A. Splitting the papilla between two flaps is a common technique to maintain blood supply and tissue integrity during flap procedures. - B. Conventional flap designs are indeed used in instances of narrow interdental spaces to facilitate access and visibility during surgical procedures. - C. Flaps may need to be displaced in certain cases to achieve proper visualization and access to the surgical site.