Clinical Dentistry Flashcards
What are the components of medical history taking?
RFA
C/O
HPC
Pain History
Medical History
Medications
Allergies
Past Dental Histroy
Social History
Family History
What does SOCRATES stand for?
Site
Onset
Character
Radiation
Associated Symptoms
Time
Exacerbating Factors
Severity
What are the main features of a Medical History?
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Endocrinology
Gastrointestinal
Neurological
Musculoskeletal
Blood Disorders
Hospital Admissions
What are the eight classes of caries?
Decalcification
Pit and fissure
Smooth surface
Interproximal
Early childhood/nursing bottle
Recurrent/Secondary
Arrested
Rampant
What is the definition of rampant caries?
> 10 new lesions/year
Affects lower anterior
What is the pattern of caries in the primary dentition?
Lower molars —> upper molars —> upper anterior
How often should high risk patients get radiographs?
6 months
How often should medium risk patients get radiographs?
12 months
How often should low risk patients with primary dentition get radiographs?
12-18 months
How often should low risk patients in the permanent dentition get radiographs?
24 months
What are the five management options for caries in the primary dentition?
Complete caries removal and restoration
Partial caries removal and restoration
No caries removal, seal with restoration
No caries removal, provide prevention alone or after first making the lesion self-cleansing
Extraction or review with extraction if pain or sepsis develops
Where does the minimata treaty prevent the use of amalgam?
Primary teeth
Under 15 years old
Pregnant and/or breastfeeding
What are the nine indications for traditional preformed crowns?
> 2 surfaces affected
Developmental defect
Fractured d
High caries
Space maintainer
Extensive lesions
Pulpotomy/Pulpectomy
Extensive tooth surface loss
Impaired oral hygiene
What are the advantages of partial caries removal?
Effective
Decreased pulp exposure risk
Decreased time for cavity prep
What are the disadvantages of partial caries removal?
Needs effective marginal seal
Decreased evidence for effectiveness in primary care
What does TIPPS stand for?
Talk
Instruct
Practice
Plan
Support
What toothpaste should under 3 year olds use?
1,000 ppm
What toothpaste should under 10s use?
1,500 ppm