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Hard Tissue Charting Flashcards

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What is the purpose of a hard-tissue assessment?

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To determine if a patient’s dentition is biologically sound and functional.

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What are the main goals of a hard-tissue assessment?

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To recognize and document signs of dental caries, acquired tooth damage, and developmental anomalies to optimize patient care.

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What are three advantages of electronic charting?

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  1. Saves space
  2. Readily retrievable
  3. Allows for incorporation of digital clinical and radiographic images
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What are three disadvantages of electronic charting?

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  1. Expensive to implement
  2. Steep learning curve
  3. Infection control concerns
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How is the root of a tooth divided horizontally?

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Into three parts: the apical third, middle third, and cervical third.

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How is the crown of a tooth divided horizontally?

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into three parts: the gingival third, middle third, and incisal (for anterior teeth) or occlusal third (for posterior teeth).

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How is the crown of a tooth divided vertically from the facial view?

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Into three parts: the mesial third, middle third, and distal third.

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What are the main methods used in a tooth assessment for detecting dental caries?

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  1. Direct visual examination
  2. Transillumination
  3. Tactile clinical examination
  4. Radiographic evaluation
  5. Evaluation of symptoms described by the patient
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What is acquired tooth damage?

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Damage to the tooth caused by any process that results in a loss of integrity of the tooth structure.

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What is the most common form of acquired tooth damage?

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Dental caries.

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What are other common forms of acquired tooth damage besides dental caries?

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Attrition
Abrasion
Erosion
Fracture

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What is attrition in terms of acquired tooth damage?

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Attrition is the gradual wearing down of tooth surfaces due to tooth-to-tooth contact, often from grinding or clenching.

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What is abrasion as a form of acquired tooth damage?

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Abrasion is the wearing away of tooth surfaces caused by external forces, such as aggressive brushing or using hard objects on the teeth.

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What is erosion in relation to tooth damage?

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Erosion is the loss of tooth structure due to chemical processes, often from acidic foods, drinks, or stomach acid.

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How can a fracture contribute to acquired tooth damage?

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A fracture is a break or crack in the tooth that can compromise its structure and integrity.

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What is dental caries?

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Dental caries is a multifactorial infectious and transmissible disease affecting the mineralized hard tissues of the teeth.

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What is the primary factor causing dental caries?

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Bacterial action on fermentable carbohydrates, which leads to the breakdown of tooth mineral.

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What are the 6 susceptible sites that favor biofilm retention on teeth?

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  1. Pits and fissures on occlusal, buccal, and lingual surfaces
  2. Interproximal contacts
  3. Free gingival margin
  4. Areas of recession with exposed root surfaces
  5. Deficient or defective margins of restorations
  6. Surfaces adjacent to bridges and dentures
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what are the 5 types of caries

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  1. Early childhood caries
  2. Rampant caries
  3. Chronic caries
  4. Arrested caries
  5. Recurrent caries
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What are early childhood caries?

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Caries observed in children under 5 years of age, often related to diet and oral hygiene habits.

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What are rampant caries?

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A sudden, rapid destruction of many teeth, requiring urgent intervention to stop extensive decay.

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What are chronic caries?

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A slow, progressive decay process that still requires intervention but is less aggressive than rampant caries.

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What are arrested caries?

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Recalcified lesions from remineralization, where the caries process has stopped and is no longer actively progressing.

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What are recurrent caries?

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New caries that develop under or around an existing restoration or its margins.

25
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what kind of Carie is this?

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Rampant caries

26
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what kind of carie is this?

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rampant caries in a preschool child

27
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what kind of carie is this?

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chronic caries

28
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what are the 4 types of caries by location?

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  1. Pit and fissure caries
  2. Proximal caries
  3. Smooth surface caries
  4. Root caries
29
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what are Pit and fissure caries?

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Most frequently found in grooves and crevices of occlusal surfaces of premolars and molars

30
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what are Proximal caries?

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Dental caries between teeth at point of their proximal contact

31
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what are Smooth surface caries?

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Found on facial, buccal, lingual, mesial, and distal surfaces of dentition

32
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what are Root caries?

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Dental caries that involve tooth root, cementum, or cervical area of tooth

33
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where is this carie located?

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Pit and Fissure caries

34
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where is this carie located?

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root caries

35
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what is Black Classification System?

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most commonly used system to describe types and locations of dental caries

36
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what type of class carie is this?

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Class I caries

37
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what type of class carie is this?

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Class I caries

38
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what type of class carie is this?

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Class III caries

39
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what type of class carie is this?

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Class IV caries

40
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what type of class carie is this?

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Class V caries

41
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what type of class carie is this?

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Class VI caries

42
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what is Complexity Classification System?

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identifies dental caries and restorations by number of surfaces they involve

43
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what are some other caries classification systems?

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  1. International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS)
  2. International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS)
  3. American Dental Association (ADA) Caries Classification System
44
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what is the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS)?

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Method of assigning caries detection codes by combining patient risk assessment and clinical assessment of tooth surface

45
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What does visual assessment involve in caries detection?

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Evaluating the location, color, and surface texture of the tooth to identify signs of caries.

46
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What types of radiographic assessments are used in caries detection?

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  1. Bitewing radiographs
  2. Periapical radiographs
47
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what is an emerging technology used in caries detection?

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Intraoral cameras (IOCs)

48
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what are the 9 most common restorations?

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  1. PFM crown
  2. ceramic crown
  3. Inlay vs Onlay
  4. Gold and Metal Crowns
  5. veneers
  6. dental bridge
  7. amalgam restoration
  8. composite restoration
  9. implants
49
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What kind of restoration is this?

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PFM Crown; shows up as radiopaque in x rays

50
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What kind of restoration is this?

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ceramic crown; shows up as radiolucent on x rays

51
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What kind of restoration is this?

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Inlay

52
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What kind of restoration is this?

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onlay

53
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What kind of restoration is this?

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Gold and Metal Crown

54
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What kind of restoration is this?

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Veneer

55
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What kind of restoration is this?

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dental bridge

56
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What kind of restoration is this?

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Amalgam

57
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What kind of restoration is this?

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composite

58
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What kind of restoration is this?

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Implants

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