Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Flashcards

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?

Within the oral cavity. Signup and view all the answers

What does mobility refer to in dentistry?

To have movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is morphology in biology?

Branch of biology that deals with form and structure. Signup and view all the answers

What is palpation?

Touching or feeling for abnormalities within soft tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What is probing in the context of dentistry?

Use of a slender, flexible instrument to explore and measure the periodontal pocket. Signup and view all the answers

What is restoration in dentistry?

The use of a dental material to restore a tooth or teeth to a functional permanent unit. Signup and view all the answers

What does symmetric mean in dental terminology?

Balanced or even on both sides. Signup and view all the answers

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

As a new patient, for an emergency, for a consultation, as a returning patient. Signup and view all the answers

What technique(s) could be used to diagnose decay within a tooth?

Visual, instrumentation, radiographic. Signup and view all the answers

Which material is not used to restore a tooth?

Brass Signup and view all the answers

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

X through the tooth. Signup and view all the answers

Intraoral imaging is similar to what?

Use of a video camera. Signup and view all the answers

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

Both Class I and II Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of cavities would involve the incisors?

Class III Signup and view all the answers

How would a MOD amalgam be charted for tooth number 4?

The mesial, occlusal, and distal surfaces would be outlined in blue and colored in. Signup and view all the answers

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

Dentist, hygienist. Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of dental mobility is most severe?

Class IV. Signup and view all the answers

The cervical lymph nodes are examined for what?

Swelling and tenderness. Signup and view all the answers

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

Asymmetrical. Signup and view all the answers

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.
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.