Assessment Edentuolous Pt

Question 1

What components make up assessment?

Answer 1

1. Hx taking
2. Clinical exam
3. Denture assessment
4. Diagnosis and prognosis
5. Tx strategy and outcome

Question 2

Relevant dental hx to consider?

Answer 2

Denture wearing hx - how many pairs

Any challenges

Question 3

Relevant medical hx to consider?

Answer 3

Systemic health
Mobility issues
Motor-neurone disease
Allergies (esp sticky plaster - Zinc Oxide)

Question 4

Relevant social hx to consider?

Answer 4

Access

Care requirement

Question 5

What consider on clinical exam?

Answer 5

Ridge assessment

Question 6

What to consider on denture assessment?

Answer 6

Full or partial - material 
How old are they 
Retention/ stability denture 
Aesthetic
General condition
Speech/function

Question 7

What to consider when thinking about OVD?

Answer 7

Too great - propped open - FWS too little

Too little - overclosed - large FWS - often seen with worn dentures

Question 8

What should consider about pt expectations?

Answer 8

How many sets has pt had - how many years?

Implants - has pt heard/ influence tx

Question 9

What should consider w/ tx plan?

Answer 9

What can improve

FWS related OVD, aesthetics, extension, set-up (e.g class I)