National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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During the extraction of a maxillary third molar, if the tuberosity is fractured and remains attached to surrounding soft tissue, the dentist should...

Leave both & stabilize, if possible
Immediately remove both
Prescribe antibiotics only
Refer to a specialist without taking action

The correct answer is: Leave both & stabilize, if possible

During the extraction of a maxillary third molar, if the tuberosity is fractured, it is important for the dentist to evaluate the extent of the fracture and assess if any soft tissue is still attached. Leaving both the tooth and the fractured tuberosity can provide better stability and aid in the healing process, if possible. However, if the fracture is too extensive and the soft tissue cannot be preserved, then the dentist may need to remove both the tooth and the tuberosity. Prescribing antibiotics alone may not be sufficient in managing the fracture, and referring to a specialist without taking any action may not be beneficial for the patient's immediate treatment needs. Therefore, leaving both and stabilizing, if possible, is the best course of action for the dentist to take.