Oral examination Flashcards
what are the 3 main parts to look at in an oral examination
extraoral
intraoral
palpation
what areas does the extraoral examination include
head
neck
face
what instruments are required for an oral examination
mirror
dental probe
periodontal probe
source of light
what do you look for in an extraoral examination
symmetry and swellings
what areas are included in an intraoral examination
hard and soft tissue
in an intraoral exam, what would you be looking at in the hard tissue
teeth
bone
in an intraoral examination what would you be looking at in soft tissue
gums
lips and vermillion border
buccal mucosa
tongue
floor of mouth
hard palate
soft palate and uvula
tonsils and pharyngeal arches
what is the range of severity for oral ulcers
acute-chronic
what is the range of numbers for oral ulcers
solitary-multiple
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