quizlet Flashcards
advice for dealing with splint
careful OH. particularly aroudn area
no contact sports
soft diet initially and avoid hard and sticky foods
possible chlorohexidine
advice for dealing with avulsed tooth
pick up ny crown, not root
rinse under cold running water for 10s
reinsert if possible, if not store in saliva or milk
get appointment ASAP
define sterile
theoretical probability of there being a viable microorganism on devise is equal to or less than 1 in a million
describe 4 streams of waste disposal
black = domestic
orange = low risk clinical
yellow = high risk clincal
red = special waste
describe a mobility test
apply gentle finger pressure and see how much tooth moves bucco-lingually
grade 0 - no apparent mobility
grade 1- <1mm mobility
grade 2- 1-2mm mobility
grade 3- >2mm mobility + occlusoapical movement
describe CPR in adults
30:2 compressions to breaths
compression 2 per second, 5-5cm deep
give 15l per min 100% oxygen
describe Craddock classification
describes support
1 - tooth borne
2- mucosa borne
3 - mixed
types of elevators
warwick james - right, left, straight
coupland’s - 5 types (1 = narrow)
Cryer’s - right and left, sharp beak
different levels of bleeding risk in dental setting
low - LA, BPE, supragingival scaling
medium - simple extractions, incision of swelling, 6PPC, PMPR, subgingival
high - complex extractions (3+ or adj), flaps, biopsies
external inflammatory resorption and how you would treat it
necrotic pulp releases bacteria that damage PDL
looks moth eaten on radiograph
RCT with CaOH left for 6 weeks pre-obturation
describe external surface resorption
pressure results in PDL damage
describe internal inflammatory resorption and how you would treat it
non vital pulp causes damage within tooth, resulting in ‘ballooning’ of pulp space
RCT with CaOH left with 6 weeks pre-obturation
descrive Kennedy’s classification
describes saddles
I - bilateral free end saddle
II - unilateral free end saddle
III - bounded saddle
IV - anterior bounded saddle over midline
describe lower extraction forceps
beak at right angle to handles
lower universal - 1s to 5s
lower roots - roots
lower molars - triangular beak for furcation
cowhorns - broken and multirooted teeth
possible smoking cessation discussion with a pt
5As
Ask - if willing to talk if and what they smoke
Advise - best to quit for oral and general health (clots,
higher bp, double heart attack)
Assess - how much they smoke? pack years? willingness to quit?
Assist - signpost to pharmacological and counselling services, set up plan, 4x more likely to quit with
support & 50-70% more likely with nicotine replacement therapy
Arrange - follow up at next appointment
describe replacement resorption
ankylosis
bony healing due to severe PDL damage
ARAB in URA design
active component - moves teeth via force
retention - resists dislodging forces
anchorage - resistance to unwanted tooth movement
baseplate - connection, retention, anchorage
chain of infection
infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible host
BPE scores
0 - no bleeding, no pockets >3mm, no calculus
1 - bleeding, but no pockets >3mm or calculus
2 - calculus or overhangs
3 - pockets 3-5mm
4 - pockets >5mm
describe nickel titanium
exotic metal - exhibits super-elasticity, undergoing phase transistion when stressed to cope with it better
martensititc form - softer than austentitic
electrip pulp testing process
set dial to zero and attach tip
apply paste to tooth
hold on tooth and direct pt to hold it
slowly increase dial
describe external vital tooth whitening process
chairside - clean, dental dam, bleach, heat/light, wash, dry, repeat
home - apply dot to vacuum formed splint on the buccal of each tooth and wear fr at least 2 hours per day
process of internal non-vital tooth whitening
remove GP from pulp chamber and 1mm below ACJ, then seal GP with RMGIC and etch
then fill with bleaching gel and seal with cotton wool and GIC
repeat weekly until shade achieved
process of washer disinfector
neutral detergent for 12s at 80 degrees - ensure no overlap and hinges open
tx planning stages
immediate - releif of acute problems/pain
intial - e.g. HPT, restorations
re-evaluation - re-assess perio status
re-constructive - e.g. endo, pros
maintenance - review restorations
descibe the two types of Adam’s pliers
no 64 - straight edges, right angles
no 65 - one curved beak, coil formers
two types of manual wash
immersible - under water with detergent
non-immersible - wipe with cloth
describe the upper extraction forceps
beak in line with handles
upper straight - 1s and 2s
upper universals - for canines and premolars
upper roots - roots
upper molar - beak to cheek
upper bayonet - 3rd molars
upper bayonet roots - 3rd molar roots
how to determine occlusal plane
parallel to ala-tragus line
how can use elevators
rotate
lever
wedge
how does apixaban work
factor Xa inhibitor
how does bone resorb on edentulous arches
upper - up and in (narrower)
lower - down and out (wider)
how does dabigatran work
direct thrombin inhibitor
how does GI luting cement bond to tooh surface
bonds to calcium ions in enamel
how do you calculate Loss of attachment
add ginigval margin value (from gingival margin to ACJ, positive if recession, negative if inflammed)
to pocket depth (gingival margin to base of pocket)
deal with sharps injury
stop treatment and safely dispse of sharp
squeeze area to encourage bleeding
wash with water and non-antimicrobial soap
cover with waterproof dressing
inform pt
risk asses pt
document and contact occupational health
how to extract a tooth
support alveolar bone with left finger and thumb
place beaks far down root on ACJ
push to preak PDL and twist (single rooted - buccal to midline, multirooted - fingure of 8)
how to mix Glass ionomer
3 scoops to 3 drops distilled water
handpiece safety tests
try to rotate back cap anticlockwise
try to pull bur out of handpiece
rotate bur between fingers (should be smooth)
try to move bur laterally
check it running for 5secs for sound
(also ensure safely in chuck)
how to select an oropharngeal airway
hold base at angle of mandible and mouthpiece should rest level with incisors
how is retention achieved in complete dentures
accurate fit and flanges extended to sulcus depth and border seal with post-dam on uppers
how is retention achieved in RPD
clasps (ring, single, I bar)
guide planes (parallel surface on abutments)
altered path of insertion
RPI (for free end saddles)
how long should 6 step hand hygiene take
40-60 seconds for handwash
20-30 seconds for ABHR
how many teeth should be in sectant to qualify for BPE to be recorded
2
how to deal with suspected domestic abuse
Ask (e.g. i’ve noticed [injury] is everything OK? Are you safe?)
Validate (e.g. i am concerned for your safety, this is not OK)
Document - clearly in notes, in their words, specify injury
Refer by signposting pt e.g. Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline
how to deal with bodily fluid spillage
cordon off area
assess spillage type
collect equipment
put on PPE
clean (sodium hypochlorite or sodium dichloroisocyanurate 10,000 for blood or 1000 urine)
how to tx alveolar bone #
reposition and splint
how to tx acute asthma attack
assess pt - if life threatening (will become bradycardic and dec resp rate) then transfer to hospital
sit upright and give their inhaler or 4 puffs of salbutamol
give 15l/min 100% oxygen
if doesn’t response in 5 mins send to hospital
how to tx acute coronary incident
give 15l/min 100% oxygen
give 2 puff GTN sublingually
if pain continues repeat GTN after 3mins
if pain continues, call 999 and give 300mg dispersible aspirin
how to tx anaphylaxis
assess pt and call 999
lie flat and raise feet to restore blood pressure
remove source of anaphylaxis if possible
give 15l/min 100% oxygen
give 0.5ml intramuscular adreanline
repeat adrenaline in 5 mins if necessary
how to treat ANUG
ultrasonic debridement
OHI
chlorhexidine
possible antibiotics if systemic
how to tx permanent avulsion injury
if <60mins out of mouth: replant and 2 week splint (with RCT within 10 days if closed apex)
if >60mins out of mouth: replant with 4 week splint (with RCT within 10 days if closed apex)
how to tx permanent concussion injury
occlusal relief if pain on biting
how to tx a permanent crown-root fracture
restore or remove fragments or extract
how to tx permanent enamel-dentine fracture
take 2 periapicals to ensure no luxation or root fracture bond fragment or composite bandage
how to tx a permanent enamel-dentine-pulp fracture
if vital tooth and small exposure <24hrs: pulp cap
if vital tooth but larger or older: pulpotomy
if non vital: pulpectomy
how to tx permanent enamel #
take 2 periapicals to ensure no luxation or root #
bond fragment and smooth edges
how to treat a permanent extrusion injury
reposition under LA and 2 week flexible splint
how to treat permanent intrusion injury
if open apex up to 7mm or closed up to 3mm can leave to spontaneously re-erupt
if larger injury on open apex or closed apex - orthodontic and/or surgical
how to tx permanent lateral luxation injury
reposition under LA and 4 week flexible splint
how to tx permanent root #
apical or middle 1/3: 4 weeks splint
coronal 1/3: 4 month splint
how would you treat a permanent subluxation injury
possible occlusal relief (add composite or file down) if pain on biting
2 week flexible splint
how to tx epilepsy
secure airway and give oxygen
if long fit (>5mins) or repeated, give midazolam
if first fit or different symptoms - hospital
how to tx hypoglycaemia
give 15l/min 100% oxygen
if concious, give 10-20g oral glucose
if unconcious, give 1mg glucagon injection
how to tx irrversible pulpitis
RCT or extract
how to tx primary avulsion
don’t replant
radiograph to ensure no remaining fragments
how to tx primary crown-root #
extract coronal fragments
how to tx primary extrusion
extract