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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Exodontia, impactions, local anesthesia, odontogenic infections, biopsies, and medical risk assessment — structured for OSCE, viva, and board exams.
What examiners focus on
- Indications for simple vs surgical extraction and forceps selection
- Third molar impaction classification (Winter's, Pell & Gregory) and surgical planning
- IANB and other LA techniques — landmarks, dosage, and failure troubleshooting
- LA complications — systemic toxicity, nerve injury, haematoma
- Odontogenic infection spread — fascial spaces, Ludwig's angina, and airway management
- Antibiotic prescribing in surgery — when, which, and why
- Medical risk assessment — ASA classification, anticoagulants, bisphosphonates
5 tips for oral surgery exams
- Extraction vivas always start with "indications and contraindications" — have a clean list ready.
- For impaction questions, classify first (Winter's + Pell & Gregory), then describe the surgical steps in order.
- IANB technique questions expect you to name the landmark, needle position, and depth — practice saying it out loud.
- Infection spread questions test anatomy — know which spaces connect and when it becomes life-threatening.
- Medical history OSCE stations want you to identify the risk AND modify your plan — don't just list conditions.
Study articles
IANB Technique Guide
Inferior alveolar nerve block landmarks, technique steps, and troubleshooting.
Antibiotics in Dentistry
When to prescribe, which antibiotic, dosing, and what examiners want to hear.
Local Anesthesia Complications
Common and serious LA complications, management, and examiner-favourite questions.
Emergency Dentistry Flow: Pain, Swelling & Trauma
A 10-step structured approach to dental emergencies for exams and clinics.