HM MAN ch 24: Emergency treatment for oral diseases and injuries Flashcards

1
Q

chalky white spots on the enamel are a sign of what dental disease?

A

dental caries

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2
Q

what tool is used to gently remove all debris from a dental carie?

A

spoon excavator

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3
Q

what is the most frequent cause of severe tooth pain?

A

acute pulpitis

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4
Q

what is caused by inflammation of the pulp?

A

acute pulpitis

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5
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what is acute pulpitis usually caused by?

A

injury from dental caries or trauma

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6
Q

the syptom of increased pain when lying down is an indicator of what dental disease?

A

acute pulpitis

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7
Q

Extensive swelling that is confined to a small area at the site of a sinus tract is called what?

A

gumboil

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8
Q

The symptom of the toot feeling “longer” is an indication of what oral disease?

A

periapical abscess

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9
Q

What instructions should be given For a PTs with a periapical abscess with out drainage.

A

rinse with warm salt water for 10 minutes every 2 hours

If drainage still does not occur apply an ice pack

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10
Q

What does OHI stand for

A

Oral Health instruction

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11
Q

which oral disease has a “punched out” appearance?

A

NUG

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12
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if a PT with NUG has a temp above ___, the dentist should be notified

A

101

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13
Q

Which oral disease has a “deep, gnawing pain” in the affected area?

A

periodontitis

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14
Q

Which oral disease has an uneven bite and halitosis?

A

periodontitis

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15
Q

___ is a general term used to denote inflammation of the oral mucosa.

A

stomatitis

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16
Q

what are the two types of stomatitis that are common in dentistry?

A

herpetic gingivostomatis

aphthous stomatis

17
Q

postextraction hemorrhage may occur any time from ___ to ___.

A

few hours to several days

18
Q

what is the technical term for dry socket?

A

postextraction alveolar ostetis

19
Q

what is postextraction alveolar ostetis

A

dry socket

20
Q

dry socket is common in what percent of surgical patients?

A

20-25%

21
Q

what are the four types of tooth fracture?

A

type I: enamel fracture
Type II: enamel/dentin fracture
Type III: Enamel/dentin fracture with pulp exposure
Type IV: Root fracture

22
Q

which type of tooth fracture has no exposure of the dentin or pulp

A

type one

23
Q

which type of tooth fracture has no pulp exposure

A

type II

24
Q

which type of tooth fracture involves most or all o the crown off?

A

Type III