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1

Le Fort II facial fracture implies:

AFracture running through alveolar ridge

BFracture running through midline of the palate and zygomatico-maxillary suture

CFracture running through zygomatic process of the maxilla, floor of orbit, and root of nose bilaterally

DBilateral fracture involving multiple facial bones with midface mobility

2

A 12-year-old girl was hit in the face by an errant softball pitch while batting and has had her mandibular incisors knocked out. Which of the following represents the best plan of action?

AThe teeth should be rinsed in hot water then carefully dried.

BThe avulsed teeth may be transported in the mouth of a cooperative patient.

CThe avulsed teeth may be preserved in tea, juice, or cola.

DForeign matter adhering to the teeth should be immediately scrubbed off.

3

Identify the pattern of abrasion shown in the image below.

APressure abrasion

BLigature mark

CGraze abrasion

DImprint abrasion

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