DPT 2 Flashcards

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When should DPT be taken? (General Dental Practice)

A
  • grossly neglected dentition
  • part of periodontal bone assessment
  • bony lesion or UE tooth of a size or position that precludes complete demonstration on intra-oral radiographs
  • assessment of 3rd molars if planning surgical extraction
  • part of orthodontic assessment where there is a clinical need to know the state of the dentition and presence/absence of teeth
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Selection criteria for DPT in a dental hospital?

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  • assessment for fractures of the mandible except anteriorly
  • assessment of maxillary sinus pathology
  • assessment of destructive disease of the TMJ articular surfaces
  • pre-implant planning (alveolar bone height, position of anatomical structures)
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