Assessment of the completely edentulous patient

Question 1

History taking

Answer 1

History taking
-presenting complaint (nature of problem: often more than one, ensure Tx addresses this)
-relevant dental history (denture wearing history; challenges; ability to habituate)
-relevant medical history (systemic health; mobility issues; motor-neuron disease etc.)
-social history (access; care requirements; availability, access to dental practice)
Clinical examination
-intraoral access
-dental arches
-intra-oral assessment
-ridge assessment
-present dental status (if teeth present)
Denture assessment
-type of current dentures
-assessment of current dentures
-assessment of function/ aesthetics of current dentures
-jaw relationshipi
Diagnosis & Prognosis
-include pt expectations
Treatment Strategy & Outcome