OSCE Flashcards
CAUSE OF ANGINA
reversible narrowing of coronary arteries
SYMPTOMS OF STABLE ANGINA
pain during exercise that goes away with rest
unstable sees spontaneous pain
SYMPTOMS OF REVERSIBLE PULPITIS
discomfort to stimuli (cold and sweet) thats goes away within a few seconds once stimuli removed
should resolve once aetiology addressed - caries, deep restoration, exposed dentine
SYMPTOMS OF IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS (SYMPTOMATIC )
sharp pain to thermal stimuli
pain can also be spontaneous, lingering, referred and accentuated by postural changes
OTC analgesics will not help
RCT indicated
POSITION OF PATIENT FOR EXTRACTIONS
lowers - upright
uppers - 45 degrees - 90 degrees
WHAT HEIGHT SHOULD PT BE AT FOR EXTRACTION
elbow height
TECHNIQUE FOR EXTRACTING MULTI ROOTED TEETH
buccal expansion and figure of 8
apical pressure
TECHNIQUE FOR EXTRACTING SINGLE ROOTED TEETH AND PREMOLARS
rotation
apical pressure
FUNCTION OF LUXATORS AND ELEVATORS
luxators - sever PDLs to create mobility
elevators - create space
HOW TO TELL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COUPLANDS AND LUXATOR
couplands has sharp edge, luxator round
HOW TO USE COUPLANDS
wedge - downwards + mesial distal
Level - interprox - apical/ coronal
HOW TO USE CRYERS
wheel and axel
HOW TO USE LUXATOR
move from mesial to distal , buccal only
HAND POSITION FOR ELEVATORS AND LUXATORS
grip instrument with thumb and fingers round, index finger on shank for support and control
NAME 3 FUNCTIONS OF DENTAL DAM
moisture control
field isolation
airway protection
WHY MIGHT DENTAL DAM BE CONTRAINDICATED
breathing issues
pre - cooperative