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HMCS Dental review Flashcards

1
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What are the two line of defenses?

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-Salivary amylase initiates the breakdown of starch.
-Lingual lipase breaks down triglycerides into fatty acids.

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Is the hard palate keratinized or non-keratinized?

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Keratinized

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What are examples of non-keratinized areas of the mouth?

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-Soft palate
-Floor of mouth
-Cheeks (buccal)

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4
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What are the three regions of the tooth?

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-Crown
-Neck
-Root

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5
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What is the most visible region of the tooth?

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-The crown

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What is the area on the neck of the tooth where the enamel and cementum meet?

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-Cementumal Enamel Junction (CEJ)

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7
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What is the hard white outer layer of the tooth?

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-Enamel

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8
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What part of the tooth gives it basic shape and rigidity?

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-Dentin

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9
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The pulp contains what?

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-Connective tissue containing blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels

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10
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What is contained within the Attachment Apparatus?

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-Cementum
-Periodontal ligaments
-The alveolar process

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11
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How many different types of teeth do we have and what are they?

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-1.Incisors
-2.Canines
-3.Premolars
-4.Molars

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12
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What are the most posterior molars called?

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-Wisdom teeth

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13
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How many teeth does an adult with all their teeth have?

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-32

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14
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Most people in the military have how many teeth?

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28

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15
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What tooth is tooth number one?

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-Maxillary right third molar

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16
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What tooth is tooth number seventeen?

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-Mandibular left third molar

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17
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What tooth is tooth number thirty-two?

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-Mandibular right third molar

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18
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What is the only movable skull bone?

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-Mandible

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19
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What is the only nerve associated with dental?

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-Cranial Nerve V: Trigeminal

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20
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The cranial nerve comprises of what?

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The lingual nerve

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21
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What does medial mean?

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-Towards the midline

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22
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What does distal mean?

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-Away from the midline

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23
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What anesthetic do you use for someone in pain on the ship and why?

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-0.5% Bupivacaine /Marcaine because it lasts longer

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24
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Local infiltration is deposited where?

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-At or near small terminal nerve endings in the immediate area of treatment. (The tooth that affected)

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25
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A regional block is deposited where?

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-Near a major nerve trunk at a greater distance from the area of treatment, which provides wider areas of anesthesia.

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26
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Why do you use the tooth block (oral nerve block)?

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-It reduces the need for oral analgesics

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27
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What are indications for an IA block?

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-Fracture repair
-Removal of teeth
-Pain control
-NOT POSTOPERATIVE CARE

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28
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When you’re giving an IA block your target site is called what?

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Lingula (a small bony bump about halfway back on the inner ramus of the mandible, where the inferior alveolar nerve enters the jaw)

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29
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When placing the barrel you place it opposite of what?

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-Place barrel of syringe in commissure of mouth opposite to the site of injection. (Over the bicuspid on the opposite side)

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30
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What is the treatment for a tooth concussion?

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Usually no treatment is required.

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31
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What is the most common cause of subluxation?

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-Trauma

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32
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What is subluxation?

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-Loose tooth

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33
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What is the treatment for subluxation?

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-Gentle manipulation to make sure tooth is all the way in socket.
-Splint if necessary

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34
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Pt complains of pain and mobility after playing basketball, no visible displacement, what is the diagnosis?

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-Subluxation

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35
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Avulsion is what?

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-A traumatic injury where the tooth has been removed from the socket

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36
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What is the time frame to replace a tooth back in the socket?

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-30 minutes to 1 hour

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37
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If re-implantation is unsuccessful what do you place the tooth in?

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-Hank’s solution, milk, saline, or saliva (the patient’s mouth)

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38
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What do you not want to put a tooth in?

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-Water

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39
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If your patient has an avulsed tooth what are you going to do for the patient?

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Give them an IA (intraoral nerve block)

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40
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What anesthetic is used for an IA?

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Bupivacaine /Marcaine

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41
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What are indications for an intraoral nerve block?

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-Whenever anesthesia is desired in a fairly small anatomic area
-For laceration repair
-For incision and draining
-For oral pain management
-For repositioning/inserting traumatized teeth
-For teeth extraction

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42
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What are the different types of tooth fractures?

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-Affect only the enamel (superficial)
-Expose the dentin
-Expose the pulp
-Include the root

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43
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If the fracture involves only the enamel what does the patient notice? What do you do for the patient?

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-Patients notice rough or sharp edges but are asymptomatic.
-Treatment involves smoothing out the edges

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44
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If dentin is exposed but not the dental pulp, patients usually exhibit sensitivity to what?

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-Cold air and water

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45
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What it the treatment for exposed dentin?

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Drill and fill. Treatment consists of restoration of the tooth by a composite (white filling) or, if the fracture is extensive, a dental crown, to cover the exposed dentin

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46
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Is SIQ required for a dentin fracture?

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-No

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47
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How can you tell if the pulp is exposed?

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-Bleeding from the tooth

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48
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What is the treatment for pulp exposure?

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-Root canal

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49
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Is SIQ needed for any tooth fractures?

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-No

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50
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What do you do for a mandibular fracture?

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Immobilize jaw and refer to dental

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51
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Inflammation of the dental pulp is called what?

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-Pulpitis

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52
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What is pulpitis caused by?

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-Carries/cavities not taken care of or carries/cavities redone multiple times (multiple restorations)
-Trauma

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53
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What is the treatment for pulpitis?

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-Removing the decay
-Restoring the damaged tooth
-Sometimes performing root canal therapy or extracting tooth (last resort)

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54
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What is the primary symptom of pulpitis?

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-Pain

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55
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In reversible pulpitis, pain occurs when what is applied to the tooth?

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-Cold, sweets, or percussion

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56
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In reversible pulpitis when stimulus is removed how long does it take pain to cease?

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he pain ceases within 1 to 2 seconds.

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57
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If the pain is longer than 1 to 2 seconds after stimulus is removed what is it?

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-Irreversible pulpitis
-The pain may then cease for several days because of pulpal necrosis.

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58
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In irreversible pulpitis the tooth is sensitive to what?

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-As infection develops and extends through the apical foramen, the tooth becomes exquisitely sensitive to pressure and percussion.

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59
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What is the most appropriate action for the IDC to take for pulpitis?

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-Refer

60
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Infectious sequelae of pulpitis includes what (most sever to least)?

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-Osteomyelitis of the jaw
-Apical periodontitis
-Periapical abscess

61
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Spread from mandibular teeth may cause what?

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-Ludwig’s angina

62
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If the patient has an infected molar and the floor of the mouth is nice and firm what does the patient have?

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-Ludwig’s angina

63
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Every time root canal therapy is done what should also be done?

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-Put a crown on that tooth

64
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What is a periapical abscess also known as?

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-Apical abscess

65
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Where is a periapical abscess located?

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-At the apex of the tooth

66
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What does a patient present with if they has a periapical abscess?

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-Fluctuant swelling of the mucuosa that extends to the cheek but more severe.

67
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What does this picture represent

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Periapical/apical abscess

68
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Where is a periodontal abscess located?

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-Around the tooth

69
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The initial treatment plan for a periapical abscess is what?

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-Drainage via I & D
-Refer to dental for a root canal therapy or tooth extraction (last resort)

70
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What do you see on a patient the presents with gingivitis?

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-Swelling, redness, plaque (typically), bleeding of gums when touching, discomfort
-(Discomfort from the superficial gingival pain)

71
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How does normal gingiva present?

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-Firm, tightly adapted to the teeth, and contoured to a point. Keratinized gingiva near the crown is pink stippled tissue.

72
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What is the main cause of gingivitis?

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-Poor oral hygiene

73
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Periodontal pockets contain what?

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Bacteria that may cause both gingivitis and root caries

74
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What is a secondary role to gingivitis?

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-Faulty dental restorations and xerostomia

75
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Chronic gingivitis will lead to what?

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-Periodontitis.

76
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What is Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis?

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-A common, mild, self-limiting, viral infection of the mouth.

77
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A viral infection has was intervention?

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-Has no intervention

78
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What are the prodromal symptoms of Herpatic gingivostomatitis?

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Fever, cervical lymphadenopathy, and malaise

79
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How does Herpatic gingivostomatitis present?

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Numerous pin-head vesicles which rupture and ulcer on the perioral skin
-Severe and painful gingivitis with difficulty eating.

80
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What is the treatment?

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-Self limiting
-Heals spontaneously in 7-14 days

81
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What can be prescribed for severe cases to speed up recover time?

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-Acyclovir 200-800 mg five times daily for 7-14 days

82
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What is the ratio for magic mouth wash?

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-1:1:1
-2% viscous lidocaine (most important part and numbs the mouth)
-Liquid diphenhydramine
-Kaopectate or Maalox

83
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What is Recurrent Herpes Simplex?

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Common, mild, self-limiting re-manifestation

84
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What is Herpes Labialis also known as?

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-“cold sores” or “fever blisters”

85
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What are the prodromal symptoms for recurrent?

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Pain, burning, tingling, itching in areas where vesicles develop.

86
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Where are herpes labialis normally found?

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-Vermillion border and/or commissure of lips.

87
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What is the treatment for recurrent herpes?

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-Topical antivirals

88
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NUG is also known as what?

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trench mouth” and “Vincent’s Angina.”

89
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How does NUG present?

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-Acute, painful infection of the gums brought on by opportunistic Fusobacteria.
-Immunosuppression causes low WBC count

90
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NUG appears as what?

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-Punched-out appearance
-Foul breath
-Rapid onset

91
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What is the treatment for NUG?

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-Magic mouth wash
-Then a gentle debridement 24-48hrs after using magic mouthwash

92
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What’s another name for Oral Candidiasis?

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-Thrush

93
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What is thrush caused by?

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-Yeast and fungus

94
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What is the treatment of thrush

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-Fluconazole 100 mg x 7 days

95
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How does thrush present?

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-White “curdled milk” or “cottage cheese” like build up on dorsum of tongue, soft palate, or oropharynx.

96
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Aphthous ulcers are also known as what?

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-“canker sores”
-Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS)

97
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What may a patient with Aphthous ulcers complain of?

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-Prodromal burning or itching.

98
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How do Aphthous ulcers present?

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-¼ to 6mm round ulcerations with yellow-gray fibrinoid centers surrounded by red halos (caused by erythema).

99
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What is the treatment Aphthous ulcers

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-Self healing, 10-14 days
-Topical corticosteroids

100
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Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is an umbrella term for what?

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-Conditions producing dysfunction of the jaw joint or pain in the jaw and face

101
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What is Internal Joint derangement?

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Anterior misalignment of the articular disk above the condyle.

102
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What is Infectious arthritis?

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Traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, RA, and secondary degenerative arthritis can affect the TMJ.

103
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What is Condylar Hyperplasia?

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A disorder of unknown etiology characterized by persistent accelerated growth of the condyle.

104
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What is Condylar Hypoplasia?

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A facial deformity caused by a short mandibular ramus.

105
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What is the treatment for TMD?

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-NSAIDS
-Splint
-Refer to dental

106
Q

Benign migratory glossitis is also known as what?

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-Geographic Tongue

107
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Where is geographic tongue found

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-Migrates and doesn’t always look the same
-Dorsum and edges of tongue.

108
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How does geographic tongue present?

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-Often resembles a map
-Usually asymptomatic but may be associated with burning when eating spicy or acidic food.

109
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What is Hairy Tongue?

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-Dark, elongated filiform papillae, stained by chromeogenic microorganisms

110
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How do you treat hairy tongue?

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-Good oral hygiene

111
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Mucus retention cyst is also known as what?

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-“mucocele”

112
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What causes a mucocele?

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Occurs as a result of a ruptured or obstructed minor salivary gland.

113
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Caries is also known as what?

A

-Cavities

114
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What is the most common source of tooth pain?

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-Dental caries

115
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Pulpitis can results from what?

A

Untreated dental caries

116
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Focal erythema, swelling, and fluctuance, with a possible sinus tract (fistula) would suggest what?

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A periapical abscess or periodontal abcess

117
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What is Pericoronitis?

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-infected gingiva that results as bacteria is trapped over a partially erupted tooth, usually 3rd molars.

118
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A patient presents after a dental extraction and it keeps bleeding what do you do?

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-Apply direct pressure

119
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What is the primary treatment of caries?

A

-Drill and fill

120
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How long can temporary fills be left in place?

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Filling may be left in place 6 to 10 weeks

121
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What is the most common material used for fillings?

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Silver amalgam

122
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How long do silver amalgam fillings last?

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-Average of 14 years
-However, with good oral hygiene and if placed with use of a rubber dam for isolation from saliva, many amalgam fillings last > 40 yr.

123
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Why do we like using amalgam?

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-Because composite shrinks (white filling) and amalgam (silver) does not

124
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Glass Ionomers provide the same aesthetics as what?

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As composites, but without shrinkage.

125
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What do Glass Ionomers release into the tooth?

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Slowly release Fluoride

126
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Intermediate Restorative Material (IRM) contains what?

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-Eugenol to relieve pain
-Also easy to remove or re-contour

127
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Glass ionomers also known as Fuji are good for what

A

Bonding splints

128
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What is Dycal used for?

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-Used to temporarily re-bond a prosthetic.

129
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If you have a patient that keeps coming in and getting cavities what are you going to promote?

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Oral hygiene

130
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If a patient is dental class 2 what is the status?

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-Current Dental Exam (within 12 months)
-Routine treatment needs that can be delayed for 12 months
-Worldwide deployable

131
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Intrinsic teeth staining (yellow) is a result of what?

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Necrotic pulp, certain medications, or high fever during tooth development

132
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Extrinsic staining (brown/black) is a result of what?

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Tobacco, wine, beetle nut

133
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Tobacco can also cause what?

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Xerostomia, or lack of saliva production which leads to higher caries.

134
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What can vasoconstriction lead to?

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Gingival recession and eventual tooth loss.

135
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What is a primary cause of gingival recession?

A

vasoconstriction

136
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Throat, mouth, and lip cancer can be caused by what?

A

Tobacco

137
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BUMEDINST 6200.12A is what?

A

Tobacco Cessation

138
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When can calculus occur?

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Can occur in as little as 24 hours, or several days/weeks.

139
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How long is tooth brushing recommended for?

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-2 minutes

140
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Halitosis is a result from what?

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An underlying medical condition such as liver failure or ketoacidosis.

141
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What is the treatment for halitosis?

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Most halitosis can be reversed with good oral hygiene to include flossing. Mouth rinses and sugar-free chewing gum can assist. Halitosis may take up to 48 hours to resolve.

142
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What the purpose for an emergency dental exam?

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-The patient is having pain
-IDC should examine the area of pain

143
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A patient presents with white sores and redness the redness cannot be scraped off, what do you do?

A

-Refer

144
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Is dental class 3 deployable?

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-No

145
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If a patient presents with pain and clicking in jaw what do you do?

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-Refer to dental

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