Goals & Divisions of Operative Dentistry Flashcards
What are the 6 goals of operative dentistry?
- Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Interception
- Preservation
- Restoration
- Maintenance
The determination of nature of disease, injury, or other defect by examination, test, and investigation
Diagnosis
To prevent any recurrence of the causative disease and their defect
Prevention
Preventing further loss of tooth structure by stabilizing an active disease process
Interception
_____ of vitality and periodontal support of remaining tooth structure through prevention and interceptive measures
Preservation
What are the 3 divisions of restorative dentistry?
a. Examination and Diagnosis
b. Prophylactic Procedures
c. Treatment Planning/ Procedures
Process of observing both normal and abnormal conditions of the teeth; the oral cavity as a whole in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis
Examination
Also known as chief concern (CC), first presented for treatment
Chief Complaints
History of the chief complaint, which the patient usually supplies with a little prompting
History of Present Illness (HPI)
5 types of clinical examination
a. Physical Examination
b. Radiographic Examination
c. Intraoral and Extraoral Examination
d. Periodontal Examination
e. Examination of the Teeth
In radiographic examinations, soft tissues like the gingiva, pulp, and the periodontal ligament appear dark gray to black
Radiolucent
In radiographic examinations, hard tissues like enamel, dentin, a little of the cementum, alveolar bone and lamina dura appear white
Radiopaque
This type of radiographic examination is to determine the presence of interproximal caries and the level of the alveolar bone
Bite Wing Radiograph
This type of radiographic examination is used to check the supporting structures of the oral cavity and to determine third molars, whether it is impacted or properly erupted
Panoramic Radiograph
This type of diagnosis may be made when the diagnosis is uncertain
Tentative Diagnosis
A temporary diagnosis that can be used as a basis for an immediate treatment
Tentative Diagnosis
This type of diagnosis is when findings suggest several possible conditions
Differential Diagnosis
In this type of diagnosis, a specific disease entity is pointed out clearly by several findings
Definitive Diagnosis
These are general or specific issues that are considered as significant findings
Problem
Sequenced series to services designed to eliminate or control etiologic factors, repair existing damaged, and create a function maintainable environment
Treatment Planning
Involves a thorough evaluation of the patient’s health history and any procedures necessary to manage the patient’s general and psychological health before or during dental treatment
Systemic Treatment
In this phase of treatment, the purpose is to resolve any symptomatic problems that a patient may present with
Acute Treatment
In this phase of treatment, the goal is to control active oral disease and infection, stop occlusal and esthetic deterioration, and manage any risk factors that cause oral problems
Disease Control
This phase of treatment aims to rehabilitate the patient’s oral condition and includes procedures that improve appearance and function
Definitive Treatment
In this phase of treatment, periodically reevaluate the patient and provide supportive care to prevent relapse and recurrence of disease
Maintenance Therapy
Refers to an estimation of the likelihood of a favorable outcome for a disease
Prognosis
