W5 Pain investigations Flashcards
1
Q
Define mode of pain history?
A
Is it spontaneous?
Provoked by h/c
Does anything relieve the pain.
2
Q
Define the frequency of pain
A
Do the symptoms recur with regularity? Is the pain constant? Is it intermittent? Is it reproducable? Duration? How long
3
Q
What are terms associated with pain history?
A
Dull: Deep tissue pain
Sharpe/Pulsating: Irreversible pulpitis
4
Q
What influences/alters pain?
A
Changes in posture.
Time of day (waking up, TMD)
Activities
Extra history (previous trauma)
5
Q
What 3 things may a radiographic picture show in a PA inflammation?
A
- Wideningof periodontal ligament
- Loss of bone n the furcation/pa area
- Internal or external root resorption.
