Patient examination

Question 1

What do we investigate when delving into the presenting complaint? (3)

Answer 1

Why does the patient want new dentures, is the patient complaining of functional problems (pain, looseness/lack of retention, difficulty eating/speaking), Is the patient complaining of appearance (tooth shade/size, amount of tooth shown)

Question 2

What do we investigate during the routine medical history? 3

Answer 2

Identify problems which could affect attending for treatment, procedure tolerance and living with dentures

Question 3

What do we investigate during the social history?

Answer 3

What is your living situation, distance travelled/ability to attend, accompanying people, hobbies, smoking, alcohol + diet