Questions and Answers
What should a dentist visually observe to determine the extent of a fracture?
Presence of soft tissue laceration and pulp exposure
What should a dentist evaluate stained permanent incisors for?
Esthetic improvement and recommending appropriate methods
What is important in fabricating a mouth guard from an impression of the dental arch?
Explaining the importance of mouth guards for preventing dental injuries
What should a dentist determine to assess dental injuries?
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What should a dentist appraise a fractured incisor using?
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Study Notes
Assessing Dental Injuries
- To determine the extent of a fracture, a dentist should visually observe the extent of the crack, the location of the crack, and the depth of the crack.
- A dentist should evaluate stained permanent incisors for evidence of non-vitality or pulpal pathology.
- In fabricating a mouth guard from an impression of the dental arch, it is important to accurately capture the dimensions and morphology of the arch.
- To assess dental injuries, a dentist should determine the extent of tooth structure loss, enamel cracks, and pulp vitality.
- A dentist should appraise a fractured incisor using a combination of visual examination, radiographs, and pulp testing to assess pulp vitality and tooth structure integrity.
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