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Clinical Dentistry Flashcards

1
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What are the components of medical history taking?

A

RFA
C/O
HPC
Pain History
Medical History
Medications
Allergies
Past Dental Histroy
Social History
Family History

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2
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What does SOCRATES stand for?

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Site
Onset
Character
Radiation
Associated Symptoms
Time
Exacerbating Factors
Severity

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3
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What are the main features of a Medical History?

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Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Endocrinology
Gastrointestinal
Neurological
Musculoskeletal
Blood Disorders
Hospital Admissions

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4
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What are the eight classes of caries?

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Decalcification
Pit and fissure
Smooth surface
Interproximal
Early childhood/nursing bottle
Recurrent/Secondary
Arrested
Rampant

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5
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What is the definition of rampant caries?

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> 10 new lesions/year
Affects lower anterior

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6
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What is the pattern of caries in the primary dentition?

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Lower molars —> upper molars —> upper anterior

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7
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How often should high risk patients get radiographs?

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6 months

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8
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How often should medium risk patients get radiographs?

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12 months

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9
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How often should low risk patients with primary dentition get radiographs?

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12-18 months

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10
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How often should low risk patients in the permanent dentition get radiographs?

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24 months

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11
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What are the five management options for caries in the primary dentition?

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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

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12
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Where does the minimata treaty prevent the use of amalgam?

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Primary teeth
Under 15 years old
Pregnant and/or breastfeeding

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13
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What are the nine indications for traditional preformed crowns?

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> 2 surfaces affected
Developmental defect
Fractured d
High caries
Space maintainer
Extensive lesions
Pulpotomy/Pulpectomy
Extensive tooth surface loss
Impaired oral hygiene

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14
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What are the advantages of partial caries removal?

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Effective
Decreased pulp exposure risk
Decreased time for cavity prep

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15
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What are the disadvantages of partial caries removal?

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Needs effective marginal seal
Decreased evidence for effectiveness in primary care

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16
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What does TIPPS stand for?

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Talk
Instruct
Practice
Plan
Support

17
Q

What toothpaste should under 3 year olds use?

A

1,000 ppm

18
Q

What toothpaste should under 10s use?

A

1,500 ppm

19
Q

What toothpaste should high risk 10-16 year olds use?

A

2,800 ppm

20
Q

What toothpaste should high risk over 16s use?

A

5,000 ppm

21
Q

What is the constituents of fluoride varnish?

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22,600 ppm
5% Sodium Fluoride

22
Q

What is the dose of fluoride varnish for 2-6 years?

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0,25ml

23
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What dose of fluoride varnish for over 6 years?

A

0.4ml

24
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How often should low risk patients get fluoride varnish?

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2x year

25
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How often should high risk patients get fluoride varnish?

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4 times a year

26
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What is the minimum age for fluoride mouthwash?

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7 years

27
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What is the dose of fluoride mouthwash?

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225ppm

28
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What is the mode of action of fluoride?

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Slows down the development of decay: prevents the demineralisation of dentine
Makes enamel more resistant to attack from plaque bacteria
Speeds up remineralisation

29
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What is the treatment of NUG/NUP?

A

Smoking cessation
OHI
Mechanical debridement
Mouthwash: 6% H2O2, 0.2% CHX
400mg metronidazole (or 500mg amoxicillin): 3x day for 3 days

30
Q

What factors are associated with access/vision difficulties?

A

Limited opening
Trismus
Crowded
Positioning
Light

31
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What is the treatment of a dental abscess?

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Mechanical debridement short of base of pocket
Drain pus (through pocket/incise and drain)
Irrigation
Analgesisa
Chlorhexidine MW
500mg amoxicillin (400mg metronidazole) 3x day for 3 days

32
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What is the treatment for pseudomembranous candida?

A

Use toothbrush/gauze to clean the palate
Improve/maintain denture hygiene
Remove denture at night

If unsuccessful: Miconazole/nystatin

33
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When should you get a patients INR?

A

24 hours before treatment

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