Questions and Answers
What is detection in dentistry?
The act or process of discovering tooth imperfections or decay.
What does extraoral refer to?
Outside the oral cavity.
What is furcation?
Area between two or more root-branches.
What does intraoral mean?
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What does mobility refer to in dentistry?
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What is morphology in biology?
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What is palpation?
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What is probing in the context of dentistry?
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What is restoration in dentistry?
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What does symmetric mean in dental terminology?
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What are the four reasons why a patient would seek dental care?
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What technique(s) could be used to diagnose decay within a tooth?
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Which material is not used to restore a tooth?
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What charting symbol indicates a tooth that is not visible in the mouth?
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Intraoral imaging is similar to what?
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Which of G.V. Black's classifications of cavities would involve the premolars and molars?
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Which classification of cavities would involve the incisors?
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How would a MOD amalgam be charted for tooth number 4?
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What dental professional can legally perform periodontal probing and a bleeding index for a patient?
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Which classification of dental mobility is most severe?
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The cervical lymph nodes are examined for what?
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When two halves of the face are not identical mirror images, the face is said to be?
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Study Notes
Key Terms in Oral Diagnosis
- Detection: The process of discovering tooth imperfections or decay.
- Extraoral: Refers to examinations or conditions occurring outside the oral cavity.
- Furcation: The area located between two or more root branches of a tooth.
- Intraoral: Pertains to examinations or conditions occurring within the oral cavity.
- Mobility: The ability of a tooth or teeth to move or shift.
Clinical Techniques
- Morphology: A branch of biology focused on the form and structure of organisms, including tooth structure.
- Palpation: A method where the clinician touches or feels soft tissues to identify abnormalities.
- Probing: Involves using a slender, flexible instrument to explore and measure the depth of periodontal pockets.
Restorative Dentistry
- Restoration: The process of using dental materials to restore teeth to their original function.
- Materials Not Used for Restoration: Brass is not utilized for tooth restoration.
Patient Reasons for Seeking Care
- New patients seeking assessment or treatment.
- Patients needing emergency dental care.
- Consultations for specific dental concerns.
- Returning patients for follow-up care.
Diagnostic Techniques
- Methods to detect decay include visual exams, instrumentation, and radiographic imaging.
- Intraoral imaging resembles the use of a video camera to visualize the oral cavity.
Tooth Charting and Classification
- Visible Tooth Symbol: An "X" indicates a tooth that is not visible in the mouth.
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G.V. Black's Classifications:
- Class I and II involve cavities in the premolars and molars.
- Classes I, III, and IV involve cavities in the incisors.
- Charting MOD Amalgam: For tooth number 4, outline the mesial, occlusal, and distal surfaces in blue.
Professional Roles
- Only dentists and hygienists are legally authorized to perform periodontal probing and conduct bleeding indices.
Mobility and Skeletal Structure
- Severe Dental Mobility: Class IV indicates the most serious level of tooth mobility.
- Lymph Node Examination: Cervical lymph nodes are assessed for signs of swelling and tenderness.
- Facial Symmetry: Faces that are not identical mirror images are characterized as asymmetrical.
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Explore essential terminology for oral diagnosis and treatment planning through these flashcards. Each card presents a key term along with its definition, aiding in the understanding of concepts crucial for dental professionals. Perfect for students and practitioners looking to enhance their knowledge in the field.