patient management

Question 1

what is plaque?

Answer 1

biofilm which forms on teeth consisting of highly complex colonies of bacteria in a matrix

Question 2

where is periapical disease?

Answer 2

around the apex

Question 3

what is primary caries?

Answer 3

caries occuring in an area where there has been no previous treatement

Question 4

what is secondary caries?

Answer 4

caries occuring in an area where ther has been previous restoration

Question 5

how may periapical infection initially occur?

Answer 5

infection via carious activity, traumatised crown, periodontal ligament or infected pulp

Question 6

what can periapical infection result in?

Answer 6

a dental absess

Question 7

wha does inflammation in a confined space (i.e a tooth) cause?

Answer 7

pain

Question 8

what does inflammation in a unconfined space (i.e gingiva) cause?

Answer 8

swelling, redness, bleeding

Question 9

what is a symptom?

Answer 9

departure from normal that is apparent to the patient

Question 10

what is a sign?

Answer 10

departure from normal that is apparent to trained observer