Inraoral Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Sign vs. Symptom
A
Symptom is from the PATIENT. It is a reported description or complaint. A sign is from a CLINICIAN. It is an objective clinical finding uncovered during a clinical examination.
2
Q
What are some common symptoms from an occlusal exam?
A
Muscle pain, jaw joint pain, tooth pain.
3
Q
What are some common signs from an occlusal exam?
A
Wear, abfraction, bone loss, fracturing of teeth, mobility/fremitus.
4
Q
What are some common signs from an occlusal exam?
A
Wear, abfraction, bone loss, fracturing of teeth, mobility/fremitus.
5
Q
Define Crepitus
A
Ground glass noise
6
Q
Horizontal Overlap
A
Overjet
7
Q
Vertical Overlap
A
Overbite (Add to maximal opening)
