Patient Assessment/Tx Planning Terms Flashcards
Definitive diagnosis
A pattern of findings that point clearly to a specific disease entity or problem
Dental assessment
A limited clinical inspection that is performed to identify possible signs of oral or systemic disease, malformation, or injury, and the potential need for referral for diagnosis and treatment.
Diagnoses
Precise, scientific terms used to describe variation from normal
Diagnostic cast
Diagnostic cast: A replica of teeth and adjoining tissues created digitally or by a casting process (e.g., plaster into an impression). “Study model” is another term used for such a replica. Diagnostic casts have various uses, most often the examination of relationships between oral tissues to determine how those relationships will affect form and function of a dental restoration or appliance being planned or to determine whether tissue treatment or modification might be necessary before a pre-definitive impression is taken to ensure optimal performance of the planned restoration or appliance.
Diagnostic imaging
A visual display of structural or functional patterns for the purpose of diagnostic evaluation. May be photographic or radiographic.
Exostoses
Developmental, nonmalignant bony overgrowths. (singular is exostosis)
Extraoral
Outside the oral cavity.
Findings
pieces of information about the patient that have been gathered by asking questions and reviewing forms, observing and examining structures, performing diagnostic tests, and , if appropriate, consulting with physicians and other dentists
Hypertension
An abnormal elevation of systolic and/or diastolic arterial pressure
Hypotension
Hypotension: Abnormally low blood pressure
Informed consent
A verbal or written agreement by a patient to have a procedure performed after being informed in sufficient detail of possible risks, benefits and alternatives/options
Intraoral
Inside the mouth.
Lymphadenitis
Inflammation of a lymph node or nodes
Malocclusion
Improper alignment of biting or chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth.
Nicotine
highly addictive substance found in all tobacco products; increases blood pressure (BP) heart rate (HR,) and causes blood vessels to contract.
Nodule
Elevated solid area more than 5 mm across; a raised solid lesion more than 1 cm. and may be in the epidermis, dermis, or subcutaneous tissue
Odontogram
graphic diagram of maxillary and mandibular teeth; used to record findings; paper form or electronic display
Oral diagnosis
The determination by a dentist of the oral health condition of an individual patient achieved through the evaluation of data gathered by means of history taking, direct examination, patient conference, and such clinical aids and tests as may be necessary in the judgment of the dentist.
Orthostatic hypertension
Low blood pressure and a feeling of light-headedness that occurs when an individual arises quickly from a supine position
Palpation
A phase of the examination procedure in which the sense of touch is used to gather data essential for diagnosis
Palpitation
The sensation by a patient of a rapid or irregular heartbeat
Premedication
The use of medications prior to dental procedures.
Problem
a significant finding that may have an important impact on the treatment plan, but does not fit into the classic definition of a diagnosis
Prognosis
An estimation of the probable outcome for a disease, condition, or treatment
Prophylaxis
by definition is a preventive measure
Salivary gland
Exocrine glands that produce saliva and empty it into the mouth; these include the parotid glands, the submandibular glands and the sublingual glands.
Signs
Findings discovered by the clinician during an examination
Study model
Plaster or stone model of teeth and adjoining tissues; also referred to as diagnostic cast.
Symptoms
Findings that are apparent to a patient, usually because the findings are causing a problem
Treatment plan
The sequential guide for the patient’s care as determined by the dentist’s diagnosis and is used by the dentist for the restoration to and/or maintenance of optimal oral health.
Xerostomia
Decreased salivary secretion that produces a dry and sometimes burning sensation of the oral mucosa and/or cervical caries; Dry mouth.
