Goals & Divisions of Operative Dentistry

Question 1

What are the 6 goals of operative dentistry?

Answer 1

1. Diagnosis
2. Prevention
3. Interception
4. Preservation
5. Restoration
6. Maintenance

Question 2

The determination of nature of disease, injury, or other defect by examination, test, and investigation

Answer 2

Diagnosis

Question 3

To prevent any recurrence of the causative disease and their defect

Answer 3

Prevention

Question 4

Preventing further loss of tooth structure by stabilizing an active disease process

Answer 4

Interception

Question 5

_____ of vitality and periodontal support of remaining tooth structure through prevention and interceptive measures

Answer 5

Preservation

Question 6

What are the 3 divisions of restorative dentistry?

Answer 6

a. Examination and Diagnosis
b. Prophylactic Procedures
c. Treatment Planning/ Procedures

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Examination

Question 8

Also known as chief concern (CC), first presented for treatment

Answer 8

Chief Complaints

Question 9

History of the chief complaint, which the patient usually supplies with a little prompting

Answer 9

History of Present Illness (HPI)

Question 10

5 types of clinical examination

Answer 10

a. Physical Examination
b. Radiographic Examination
c. Intraoral and Extraoral Examination
d. Periodontal Examination
e. Examination of the Teeth

Question 11

In radiographic examinations, soft tissues like the gingiva, pulp, and the periodontal ligament appear dark gray to black

Answer 11

Radiolucent

Question 12

In radiographic examinations, hard tissues like enamel, dentin, a little of the cementum, alveolar bone and lamina dura appear white

Answer 12

Radiopaque

Question 13

This type of radiographic examination is to determine the presence of interproximal caries and the level of the alveolar bone

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Bite Wing Radiograph

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Panoramic Radiograph

Question 15

This type of diagnosis may be made when the diagnosis is uncertain

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Tentative Diagnosis

Question 16

A temporary diagnosis that can be used as a basis for an immediate treatment

Answer 16

Tentative Diagnosis

Question 17

This type of diagnosis is when findings suggest several possible conditions

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Differential Diagnosis

Question 18

In this type of diagnosis, a specific disease entity is pointed out clearly by several findings

Answer 18

Definitive Diagnosis

Question 19

These are general or specific issues that are considered as significant findings

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Problem

Question 20

Sequenced series to services designed to eliminate or control etiologic factors, repair existing damaged, and create a function maintainable environment

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Treatment Planning

Question 21

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

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Systemic Treatment

Question 22

In this phase of treatment, the purpose is to resolve any symptomatic problems that a patient may present with

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Acute Treatment

Question 23

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

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Disease Control

Question 24

This phase of treatment aims to rehabilitate the patient’s oral condition and includes procedures that improve appearance and function

Answer 24

Definitive Treatment

Question 25

In this phase of treatment, periodically reevaluate the patient and provide supportive care to prevent relapse and recurrence of disease

Answer 25

Maintenance Therapy

Question 26

Refers to an estimation of the likelihood of a favorable outcome for a disease

Answer 26

Prognosis