Dental Care Quiz: Reasons Patient Seek Treatment & Tooth 4

What are the four reasons why a patient would seek dental care?

What techniques could be used to diagnose decay within a tooth?

Which material is not used to restore a tooth?

What charting symbol indicates a tooth that is not visible in the mouth?

Intraoral imaging is similar to?

Which of G.V. Black's classifications of cavities would involve the premolars and molars?

Which classifications of cavities would involve the incisors?

How would an MOD amalgam be charged for tooth number 4?

What dental profession can legally perform periodontal probing and a bleeding index for a patient?

Which classification of dental mobility is most severe?

The cervical lymph nodes are examined for?

When two halves of the face are not identical mirror images, the face is said to be?

To avoid triggering the gag reflex during a soft tissue examination, the mouth mirror can be?

To examine the tongue a _____ is used to gently pull it forward.

The abbreviation PFM stands for?

Patient Reasons for Dental Care

Patients seek dental care primarily for four reasons: as a new patient, in cases of emergency, for consultations, or as returning patients.

Techniques for Diagnosing Tooth Decay

Tooth decay can be diagnosed using various techniques including:
- Visual examinations
- Instrumentation for tactile assessment
- Radiographic imaging for internal evaluation

Restorative Materials

Brass is not used as a restorative material for teeth.

Charting Symbols for Invisible Teeth

A circle around a tooth or an "X" through it indicates that the tooth is not visible in the mouth during examination.

Intraoral Imaging

Intraoral imaging is comparable to the use of a video camera to capture real-time images within the mouth.

Classifications of Cavities

G.V. Black's classifications include Class 1 and 2 for cavities involving premolars and molars.
Class 4 classification pertains to cavities involving incisors.

Charging for Dental Procedures

An MOD (mesial-occlusal-distal) amalgam for tooth number 4 is represented by outlining it in blue and coloring it in.

Periodontal Probing Legality

Both dentists and hygienists are legally permitted to perform periodontal probing and assess bleeding indices.

Dental Mobility Classifications

Class 3 represents the most severe classification of dental mobility.

Examination of Cervical Lymph Nodes

Cervical lymph nodes are examined for signs of swelling and tenderness, indicating potential issues.

Face Asymmetry

A face is described as asymmetrical when the two halves are not mirror images of each other.

Gag Reflex Management

To prevent triggering the gag reflex during a soft tissue examination, the mouth mirror can be gently moved from left to right at the back of the tongue.

Tongue Examination Technique

A gauze square is utilized to gently pull the tongue forward for examination.

Dental Abbreviations

The abbreviation PFM stands for Porcelain Fused to Metal, referring to a type of dental crown.

Test your knowledge on oral diagnosis and treatment planning with these flashcards. Covering essential topics such as patient care reasons, diagnostic techniques, and restoration materials, this quiz is perfect for dental students and professionals alike.