SDCEP management of acute problems

Question 1

if the airway is compromised due to abscess/pericoronitis what should initial treatment be

Answer 1

999

Question 2

what should pericoronitis pt rinse their mouth with

Answer 2

0.2% CHX

Question 3

pathogenic bacteria causing ANUG

Answer 3

fusiform bacteria + spirochetes

Question 4

as well as CHX what mouthwash can be prescribed for ANUG

Answer 4

hydrogen peroxide

Question 5

for irreversible pulpitis, if anaesthesia is hard to achieve what may the canal be dressed with?

Answer 5

ledermix - corticosteroid antibiotic paste

Question 6

when does dry socket begin?

Answer 6

24-48hrs post op

Question 7

initial management for ulcers

Answer 7

0.2% CHX
analgesia
soft diet
should resolve <3weeks

Question 8

what is prescribed for bells palsy

Answer 8

prednisolone 25mg two times a day 10days

Question 9

how to determine if salivary gland infected or blocked

Answer 9

pain when infected does not fluctuate at meal time

usual symptoms of infection

Question 10

2 types of infectious candida

Answer 10

pseudomembranous

erythematous