Intro and Basics Flashcards
What should be recorded at the consultation appointment?
DHx (e.g. if referred from PCU, presenting complaints, if tooth was previously treated)
MHx + SHx
Chief Concern
Summary of clinical findings (including COLDSPA, intra-oral exam, any tests)
Clinical Diagnosis
Management options discussed + assessment of case difficulty
Informed consent
Treatment plan
Plan for next visit
What should be recorded for the chemo-mechanical preparation appointment?
Presenting condition (if symptoms have changed)
Plan for visit + details of treatment provided
- LA
- RD
- Pre-op Radiographs
- Record tooth was accessed
- Estimated + Calculated working lengths + PA used
- Instrumentation completed + MAF Size
- Irrigants used (usually NaOH and EDTA)
- Dressing/medicament (usually calcium hydroxide)
- Temp restoration usually Cavit and GIC
Plan for next visit
What should be recorded for the obturation appointment?
Presenting condition
Plan for visit + details of treatment
- RD
- irrigation
- PA radiographs for GP
- Lateral condensation
- restoration
- Post op final radiograph
Plan for next visit (assess healing and placement of final restoration)