Patient Assessment/Tx Planning Terms

Question 1

Definitive diagnosis

Answer 1

A pattern of findings that point clearly to a specific disease entity or problem

Question 2

Dental assessment

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Diagnoses

Answer 3

Precise, scientific terms used to describe variation from normal

Question 4

Diagnostic cast

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

Diagnostic imaging

Answer 5

A visual display of structural or functional patterns for the purpose of diagnostic evaluation. May be photographic or radiographic.

Question 6

Exostoses

Answer 6

Developmental, nonmalignant bony overgrowths. (singular is exostosis)

Question 7

Extraoral

Answer 7

Outside the oral cavity.

Question 8

Findings

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Hypertension

Answer 9

An abnormal elevation of systolic and/or diastolic arterial pressure

Question 10

Hypotension

Answer 10

Hypotension: Abnormally low blood pressure

Question 11

Informed consent

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Intraoral

Answer 12

Inside the mouth.

Question 13

Lymphadenitis

Answer 13

Inflammation of a lymph node or nodes

Question 14

Malocclusion

Answer 14

Improper alignment of biting or chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth.

Question 15

Nicotine

Answer 15

highly addictive substance found in all tobacco products; increases blood pressure (BP) heart rate (HR,) and causes blood vessels to contract.

Question 16

Nodule

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Odontogram

Answer 17

graphic diagram of maxillary and mandibular teeth; used to record findings; paper form or electronic display

Question 18

Oral diagnosis

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Orthostatic hypertension

Answer 19

Low blood pressure and a feeling of light-headedness that occurs when an individual arises quickly from a supine position

Question 20

Palpation

Answer 20

A phase of the examination procedure in which the sense of touch is used to gather data essential for diagnosis

Question 21

Palpitation

Answer 21

The sensation by a patient of a rapid or irregular heartbeat

Question 22

Premedication

Answer 22

The use of medications prior to dental procedures.

Question 23

Problem

Answer 23

a significant finding that may have an important impact on the treatment plan, but does not fit into the classic definition of a diagnosis

Question 24

Prognosis

Answer 24

An estimation of the probable outcome for a disease, condition, or treatment

Question 25

Prophylaxis

Answer 25

by definition is a preventive measure

Question 26

Salivary gland

Answer 26

Exocrine glands that produce saliva and empty it into the mouth; these include the parotid glands, the submandibular glands and the sublingual glands.

Question 27

Signs

Answer 27

Findings discovered by the clinician during an examination

Question 28

Study model

Answer 28

Plaster or stone model of teeth and adjoining tissues; also referred to as diagnostic cast.

Question 29

Symptoms

Answer 29

Findings that are apparent to a patient, usually because the findings are causing a problem

Question 30

Treatment plan

Answer 30

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.

Question 31

Xerostomia

Answer 31

Decreased salivary secretion that produces a dry and sometimes burning sensation of the oral mucosa and/or cervical caries; Dry mouth.