Questions and Answers
What is Fremitus?
Palpable vibration or movement of a tooth/teeth.
A tooth with fremitus has excess contact, possibly related to what?
Premature contact.
Because fremitus depends on tooth contact, determination is made only on what teeth?
Maxillary teeth.
How to test for fremitus?
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N = what when talking about degrees of fremitus?
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Study Notes
Fremitus Overview
- Fremitus refers to the palpable vibration or movement felt in teeth during contact.
- It is an important indicator in dental examinations, often associated with occlusal discrepancies.
Causes of Fremitus
- A tooth exhibiting fremitus likely experiences excess contact, typically due to premature contact with opposing teeth.
- Premature contact may lead to abnormal wear or stress on dental structures.
Testing for Fremitus
- Testing involves applying pressure with the index finger on each maxillary tooth at the cervical third.
- The patient is asked to click their back teeth together.
- Clinician records teeth numbers where vibrations are detected.
Degrees of Fremitus
- Fremitus is assessed on a scale reflecting its intensity:
Normal (N)
- No vibration or movement is felt.
Slight (+)
- One degree indicates slight vibration observable.
Moderate (++)
- Two degrees show that the tooth is palpable, though movement is barely noticeable.
Severe (+++)
- Three degrees indicate visible movement observed during the test.
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This quiz focuses on the concept of fremitus in dentistry, particularly its definition and related terminology. Learn about how fremitus is tested and its implications on tooth contact for maxillary teeth. Enhance your understanding of dental assessments with these flashcards.
