Restorative Art & Cosmetology Flashcards

Which technique is used to restore a sunken facial area caused by tissue gas or dehydration?

Answer: Hypodermic tissue building

Hypodermic tissue building involves injecting tissue builder or massage cream under the skin to restore sunken areas.

What is the primary purpose of using wax in restorative art?

Answer: To rebuild missing or damaged facial features

Mortuary wax is used to fill, rebuild, or reshape damaged, missing, or disfigured facial features.

Which cosmetic application method is most appropriate for a viewing with harsh overhead lighting?

Answer: Matte finish cosmetics applied thinly

Matte finish cosmetics applied thinly prevent the shine and unnatural appearance that can result from harsh overhead lighting.

What is 'desquamation' in the context of restorative art?

Answer: Slippage of the outer skin layer

Desquamation refers to the slipping or peeling away of the outer epidermal layer, complicating cosmetic application.

When setting the features of a deceased person, which structure is wired or sutured to hold the mouth closed?

Answer: The mandible to the maxilla

The mandible (lower jaw) is secured to the maxilla (upper jaw) using wire ligature or a needle injector to keep the mouth closed.

Which condition causes greenish skin discoloration most commonly seen in the lower abdomen early in decomposition?

Answer: Putrefaction from bacterial activity

Putrefaction, driven by bacterial breakdown of tissues, releases hydrogen sulfide and other gases that cause greenish discoloration.