Hard Tissue Exam/Dental Charting

Question 1

• Used to assist with developing the “due to” portion
of the DH DX and the plan of action
• Allows for clear communication with the patient,
other dental healthcare providers and insurance
companies.
• Legal documentation
• Aids in forensic investigation
• Documentation for audits
• Record of dental needs both met and ongoing

Answer 1

Comprehensive Examination of the dentition

Question 2

Comprehensive Examination of the dentition coveres 6 things

Answer 2

1. Anomalies in the number of teeth
2. Anomalies of dental tissue
3. Acquired tooth damage
4. Restorations
5. Conditions
6. Occlusion

Question 3

** Gemination is

Answer 3

Tooth splitting from the base into 2 on occlusiom

Question 4

Hutchininsons incisors are from what condition

Answer 4

Syphillis

Question 5

Talon Cusp will typically be found on an posterior or anterior tooth or lateral incisor or any of the above??

Answer 5

Anterior tooth or lateral incisor

Question 6

What condition is caused by grinding and clenching

Answer 6

Attrition

Question 7

What condition is caused by brushing or mechanical stress

Answer 7

Abrasion

Question 8

Flexure and clenching and gridning and brushing all mixed together can cause a Dental ___

Answer 8

Abfraction

Question 9

You will see recurrent caries

Answer 9

around restorations or margins

Question 10

No progression/no active caries

Answer 10

Arrested Caries