extraoral and intraoral examination Flashcards
how often should an adult get an oral health assessment?
every 24 months
how often should a child get an oral health assessment?
every 12 months
what should be assessed upon first glance?
- stature and size
- general appearance
- behaviour
- attitude
- exposed skin
- hands
- mental acuity and ability to communicate
what must be removed prior to the examination?
dentures
what are the elements of the extraoral examination?
General Appraisal
Inspect, Palpate,Assess function
More detailed extraoral examination of the head and neck
Skin/scalp - colour / continuity /abrasions /textures
Eyes, nose, lips, ears
Symmetry and swelling
Lymph nodes
Facial bones
TMJ
what are the elements of the intraoral examination?
Lips
Gingivae
Labial mucosa
Buccal mucosa
Tongue- dorsum and lateral borders
Floor of mouth and ventral tongue
Hard and soft palates
Oropharynx including tonsil
What is attrition?
The loss of tooth substance caused by contact between occluding surfaces caused by parafunction clenching
What is erosion?
The loss of tooth substance by a chemical action
What is abrasion?
Loss of tooth substance caused by abnormal rubbing from a non-dental object eg tooth brush, musical instrument
What is abfraction?
tooth wear at the cervical region due to pressure (not due to caries or bacteria etc…)
