Diagnosis

Question 1

Types of Dental Radiographs

Answer 1

Panoramic Radiograph
Periapical Radiograph
Bitewing Radiograph
CBCT

Question 2

Screening Radiographs
Edentulous –

Answer 2

Panoramic radiograph

Question 3

Screening Radiographs
Partially edentulous (less than 10 teeth) –

Answer 3

panoramic and PAs of
remaining teeth

Question 4

Screening Radiographs
Dentulous: no significant history of dental disease –

Answer 4

panoramic and 2-
4 BWs, isolated Pas

Question 5

Screening Radiographs
Dentulous: history of dental disease –

Answer 5

FMX

Question 6

Screening Radiographs
Dentulous: history of dental disease, third molars –

Answer 6

FMX and
panoramic

Question 7

Head, Neck and Oral Exam Definition

Answer 7

• Oral cancer screening is an examination performed by a dentist or
  doctor to look for signs of cancer or precancerous conditions in your
  mouth.

Question 8

• The goal of oral cancer screening is to identify
• Diagnostic tools –

Answer 8

mouth cancer early,
when there is a greater chance for a cure.
VELScope, brush biopsy

Question 9

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Periodontal Exam Definition

Answer 9

• Examination of teeth and dental implants to
  evaluate the topography of the gingiva and related
  structures; to measure probing depths, the width of
  keratinized tissue, gingival recession, and attachment
  level; to evaluate the health of the subgingival area
  with measures such as bleeding on probing and
  suppuration; to assess clinical furcation status; and
  to detect endodontic–periodontal lesions.
• Assessment of the presence, degree, and/or distribution
  of plaque/biofilm, calculus, and gingival inflammation

Question 10

Hard Tissue Exam Charting
(4)

Answer 10

• Previous Dental Work
• Positional Conditions
• Diagnostic Conditions
• Endodontic Conditions

Question 11

• Positional Conditions

Answer 11

• Rotated Teeth, Tipped Teeth, etc.

Question 12

• Diagnostic Conditions

Answer 12

• Caries, Defective restorations, Occlusal Wear, Abfractions/Erosions, etc.

Question 13

• Endodontic Conditions

Answer 13

• Periapical Abscess, Symptomatic tooth, Sinus Tract, etc.

Question 14

Occlusal Exam
(3)

Answer 14

*Orthodontic Classification
*Occlusal Interferences
*Centric Relation

Question 15

Occlusal Interference Definition:

Answer 15

*Any tooth contact that inhibits the
remaining occluding surfaces from achieving
stable and harmonious contacts

Question 16

Three signs of Instability

Answer 16

1. Hypermobility of teeth not related to Periodontal disease.
2. Excessive Wear
3. Change in tooth position

Question 17

Five Signs of Stability

Answer 17

1. Tempromandibular Joints are healthy and
   stable
2. All teeth are firm
3. No excessive wear
4. All teeth have stayed in their present position
5. Supporting Structures are healthy

Question 18

Five requirements for Stability

Answer 18

1. Stable TMJ
2. Anterior guidance in harmony with mandibular function
3. Non interfering posterior teeth
4. All teeth in vertical harmony with contraction of elevator muscles.
5. All teeth in horizontal harmony with the neutral zone.

Question 19

3. Non interfering posterior teeth
   (2)

Answer 19

1. Equal intensity contacts in Centric Relation Occlusion (CRO) or Centric Occlusion (CO)
2. Posterior disclusion when condyles leave Centric Relation

Question 20

5. All teeth in horizontal harmony with the neutral zone.
   (1)

Answer 20

1. Neutral zone definition is the area where the forces exerted by the tongue are
   balanced by the forces exerted by the musculature of the cheek and lips.

Question 21

Mounted Casts
* Should be mounted with a facebow
transfer for
* —- should be taken to
treatment planning appointments with
faculty when formalizing a treatment
plan.
* Custom guide table required for

Answer 21

extensive (3 units or more)
crown and bridge work and for
removable partial dentures.
Unmounted casts
anterior crowns, FPDs and/or veneers

Question 22

Consults by Specialists
(4)

Answer 22

• Periodontal Disease
• Restorative (removable and fixed prosthodontic treatment)
• Oral Lesion
• Oral Surgery