Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Differential Diagnosis
(4)
A
- Orderly sequential approach
- Gathering and analyzing data
- Knowledge and experience enable
recognition of abnormal findings - Include and/or exclude disease processes
based on an educated assessment of the
process
2
Q
Maxillary Premolar PA
(4)
A
- Receptor parallels B and Li planes of premolars
- Receptor parallels long axis of premolars
- Anterior edge of receptor includes distal ½ of canine, the premolars and some of molars
- Horizontal angle directed through distal of canine/premolar, premolar/premolar and the 2nd
premolar/ molar contacts
3
Q
Maxillary Canine PA
(4)
A
- Receptor placed parallel to B
and Li planes of canine - Receptor parallels long axis
of canine - Canine is within middle two
1/4s of mesiodistal width - Horizontal angle directed
through mesial contact of
canine
4
Q
Differential Diagnosis
Knowledge and Experience
(3)
A
vision
cognition
image interpretation
5
Q
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Radiographic Description
(6)
A
- single vs multiple,
(aka monostotic vs polyostotic [systemic])
*location - relative proximity to adjacent structures
*size in dimensions - outline - well-demarcated vs diffuse,
corticated vs non corticated - density : radiolucent, radiopaque or mixed
6
Q
Quantity:
(2)
A
- single vs multiple
[a.k.a.- monostotic vs polyostotic (systemic)] - unilateral vs bilateral
7
Q
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Qualify:
(5)
A
- Location: right vs left; anterior vs posterior;
localize to area of dental arch - Size: dimensions in mm. (diameter, length,
greatest dimensions, etc…) - Relative Proximity (dimensions) to adjacent
structures – supplements measurements - Outline: well-demarcated vs diffuse;
smooth vs irregular;
corticated vs non corticated - Density: radiolucent, radiopaque or mixed
mild, moderate, or intense
8
Q
Gather and analyze data
(3)
A
– History
– Clinical findings
* Specific/unique signs
* Specific/unique symptoms
– Lab data
9
Q
Be aware of characteristic manifestations
(3)
A
– Age
– Gender
– location
