exam 2 Flashcards
what’s the reason for having a systematic sequence for exams?
- eliminates possibility of overlooking a step
- increased efficiency and time saving
- maintains a professional atmosphere that inspires patient confidence
oral lesion
growths found in or around the mouth and may be precancerous or cancerous
neoplasm
a new and abnormal growth of tissue
dysplasia
abnormal growth of cells on tissue that may be signify a stage in the development of cancer
lesion classification
elevated lesion
flat lesion
depressed lesion
also classified by contour and consistency
what shape at cross-section is calculus removal instruments?
semi-circular or triangular
what shape at cross-section is assessment instruments?
circular
adaption
placing the first 1-2mm of the working end on the tooth surface
leading third
the part of the working end that needs to be in contact with the tooth
how do you adapt the leading third?
rolling the instrument
types of instrumentation strokes
assessment
calculus removal
root debridement
street skill: debridement
risk factors of oral cancer
tobacco and alcohol
sun exposure
age
genetics
poor nutrition
most common cause of oral cancer
hpv
signs
abnormalities noticed by the healthcare physician
symptoms
described by the patient
leukoplakia
white patch on the oral mucosa that cannot be scraped off
erythroplakia
suspicious red oral areas, less common than leukoplakia but normally more serious
what do you do when a lesion is found?
measure with probe, take picture, and DOCUMENT!
what landmark are we looking for on the buccal mucosa?
parotid gland - parotid papilla - stenson’s duct
what landmarks are we looking for under the tongue?
submandibular gland - sublingual caruncle - wharton’s duct
sublingual gland - sublingual caruncle - bartholin’s duct
what instruments do you use for calculus removal?
sickle scalers and curets
pinch/grasp pressure doing calculus removal?
firm
fulcrum pressure for calculus removal
firm
lateral pressure for calculus removal
firm
