MDS PREP
Bones usually fracture at the sites of
1) Compressive strain
2) Tensile strain
3) Rich blood supply
4) Thin periosteal covering
Oral Surgery
Answer: 2
Bones usually fracture at sites of tensile strain, where the forces applied exceed the strength of the bone.
In which of the following anterior open bite occurs?
1) Bilateral condylar fractures
2) Symphysis fracture on one side and angle fracture on the other side of the mandible
3) Horizontal fracture of the maxilla
4) Both A and C
Oral Surgery
Answer: 4
Anterior open bite can occur in bilateral condylar fractures and horizontal fractures of the maxilla.