caries Flashcards
1
Q
identify 3 clinical signs of caries
A
discolouration or staining
sensitivity
visible cavities
feels soft when touching with probe
2
Q
3 symptomps of caries
A
toothache
sensitivity
bad breath
3
Q
Give 2 factors from the patient’s dental history that might be relevant to the signs and symptoms recorded.
A
high sugar and acidic diet
poor oh
abrasion from brushing
age
4
Q
Give 3 investigations you would carry out on this patient.
A
x-rays
BPE
clinical photographs
