Intra Oral Examination medium

<p>Burning sensation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spicy and hot foods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flexibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long-term reactions causing discomfort and damage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smooth and reddish/pink (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chronic ulcers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify signs of health and disease in the oral cavity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The esophagus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dehydration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They typically heal within two weeks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient's dental insurance status (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stretching lips upwards and outwards. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vitamin deficiencies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By comparing with standardized data of healthy individuals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evaluating patient’s vital signs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lichen Planus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genetic predisposition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor oral hygiene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not painful at all (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To improve visibility of the underside (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presence of horizontal ridges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smooth texture without lesions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is always painful (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thickening of tissue lining (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A benign condition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface enamel/denine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Horizontal and vertical (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emergency situations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient's cosmetic concerns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical examination and verbal discussion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Review and monitor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Black hairy tongue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ves-bules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fauces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bleeding on Probing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appearance of tongue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lingual Ranula (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assess, Disclose, Indices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fissured tongue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Calculus deposits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Split tongue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Harmless, painless yellowish or whitish spots on the buccal mucosa.

A harmless, painless fluid-filled cyst caused by a disruption of saliva flow.

The lining of the inner cheek (mouth).

Checking for color changes, breaks, lumps, vessels, and textures on the inner cheek.

A long-term injury that can cause changes to the buccal mucosa.

Skin conditions affecting the buccal mucosa.

Long-term conditions that inflame the buccal mucosa.

Discomfort felt in the buccal mucosa due to underlying issues.

Enhanced reaction to stimuli like hot, spicy, or acidic food on the buccal mucosa.

A healthy palate should be examined for appearance.

A non-painful discoloration of the mouth caused by chemical burn.

A white horizontal line or ridge on the mouth, often due to friction or pressure.

A tongue with a layer of coating, which is usually harmless.

Inspecting the tongue, including the underside and roof of the mouth with gauze.

Lesions or sores in the mouth.

A fungal infection in the mouth.

The top part of the mouth roof, behind the teeth.

The soft, flexible part of the roof of the mouth.

Enlarged papillae on the tongue, often discolored.

Tongue with smooth, red patches surrounded by a white border.

A condition, likely related to nicotine.

Tongue with deep grooves and furrows.

Cancerous growth in the floor of the mouth.

A benign bony projection on the tongue.

Space between the cheek and gums.

Space connecting the mouth to the pharynx.

Examination of gum tissues and bone supporting teeth.

Bleeding of the gums when probed.

Hard mineral deposits on teeth.

A part of a patient's initial assessment, identifying signs of health or disease in both hard and soft oral tissues, determining treatment needs, and noting worrying symptoms.

Hard and soft tissues inside the mouth (lips, mucosa, palate, tongue, floor of mouth, vestibules, fauces).

Inspecting the lips for intact mucosa, trauma, swelling, lumps, color, pigmentation, texture, ulcers, piercings, or fillers.

Common, painful sores on the mucous membrane, varying sizes.

Method for carrying out careful examination, observing and assessing relevant parts of the mouth interior

Understanding the anatomy and characteristics of a healthy mouth. This is required to identify abnormalities.

Assessing the needs for treatment based on any observed oral issues.

Identifying and documenting any significant symptoms or abnormalities noticed during the examination.

Identifying signs related to diseases or health conditions in the oral soft and hard tissues.

Understanding possible contributing factors to oral ulcers or diseases.

Evaluating tooth and surface damage from cavities, considering enamel/dentine, primary/secondary, restorations margins, and pulpal response.

Assessing gum disease (periodontitis), focusing on bone loss (horizontal/vertical), distribution (generalized/localized), and furcation involvement(a point where roots meet).

Prioritizing urgent cases, incorporating prevention (e.g., NSPT), restorative procedures, and referrals as needed, while actively managing risk and monitoring.

Combining physical exams and discussions to evaluate patient concerns, documenting all findings.

Using X-rays to evaluate teeth and surfaces for signs of cavities, especially within enamel, dentine, restorations, and detecting infection risk.

Employing X-rays to evaluate the extent of bone loss, type of bone loss and evaluating furcation involvement, and determining if it is localized or generalized.