Diagnosis

Question 1

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a new patient who is a child with primary dentition

Answer 1

not necessary

Question 2

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a new patient who is a child with transitional dentition

Answer 2

posterior BW with select PAs or posterior BW with pano

Question 3

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a new patient who is a adolescent or adult with permanent dentition

Answer 3

posterior BW with pano and selected PAs

Question 4

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a new patient who is an edentulous adult

Answer 4

varies based on patient

Question 5

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a recall patient who is a child with primary dentition with clinical caries at increased risk for caries

Answer 5

posterior BW at 6-12 month intervals

Question 6

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a recall patient who is a child with transitional dentition with clinical caries at increased risk for caries

Answer 6

posterior BW at 6-12 month intervals

Question 7

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a recall patient who is an adolescent with permanent dentition with clinical caries at increased risk for caries

Answer 7

posterior BW at 6-12 month intervals

Question 8

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a recall patient who is an adult with clinical caries at increased risk for caries

Answer 8

posterior BW at 6-18 month intervals

Question 9

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a recall patient who is an edentulous adult with clinical caries at increased risk for caries

Answer 9

NA

Question 10

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a recall patient who is a child with primary dentition and no clinical caries and not at an increased risk for caries

Answer 10

posterior BW at 12-24 month intervals

Question 11

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a recall patient who is a child with transitional dentition and no clinical caries and not at an increased risk for caries

Answer 11

posterior BW at 12-24 month intervals

Question 12

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a recall patient who is an adolescent with permanent dentition and no clinical caries and not at an increased risk for caries

Answer 12

posterior BW at 18-36 month intervals

Question 13

what are the ADA guidelines on radiographs for a recall patient who is an adult with permanent dentition and no clinical caries and not at an increased risk for caries

Answer 13

posterior BW at 24-36 month intervals

Question 14

what radiographs do you need for edentulous patient

Answer 14

pano

Question 15

what radiograph do you need for partially edentulous pt

Answer 15

pano and PAs of remaining teeth

Question 16

what radiograph do you need for dentulous pt with no hx of dental disease

Answer 16

no and 4 BWs, isolates PAs

Question 17

what radiographs do you need for dentulous patients with hx of dental disease

Answer 17

FMX

Question 18

what radiographs do you need for dentulous pt with history of dental dx and third molars

Answer 18

FMX and pano

Question 19

what are the diagnostic tools for oral cancer screening

Answer 19

VELScope and brush biopsy

Question 20

what is a perio exam

Answer 20

exam of teeth and dental implants to evaluate the topography of the gingiva and related structures to measure probing depths, the width of keratinized tissue, gingival recession and attachment elvel, the evaluate the health of the subgingival area with measures such as BOP and suppuration; to assess clinical furcation status; and to detech endodontic periodontal lesions

Question 21

what does hard tissue exam charting include

Answer 21

• previous dental work
• positional conditions
• diagnostic conditions
• endodontic conditions

Question 22

what does the occlusal exam consist of

Answer 22

• orthodontic classification
• occlusal interferences
• centric relation

Question 23

what is the definition of occlusal interferences

Answer 23

any tooth contact that inhibits the remaining occluding surfaces from achieving stable and harmonious contacts

Question 24

what are the 3 signs of instability

Answer 24

• hypermobility of teeth not related to periodontal disease
• excessive wear
• change in tooth position

Question 25

what are the 5 signs of stability

Answer 25

• TMJs are healthy and stable
• all teeth are firm
• no excessive wear
• all teeth have stayed in their present position
  -supporting structures are healthy

Question 26

what are 5 requirements of stability

Answer 26

• stable TMJ
• anterior guidance in harmony with mandibular function
• non interfering posterior teeth
• all teeth in vertical harmony with contraction of elevator muscles
• all teeth in horizontal hamromy with the neutral zone

Question 27

what indicates non interfering posterior teeth

Answer 27

• equal intensity contacts in CO or MIP
• posterior disclusion when condyles leave CRw

Question 28

what is the neutral zone

Answer 28

the area where the forces exerted by the tongue are balanced by the forces exerted by the musculature of the cheek and lips

Question 29

when should you mount with facebow

Answer 29

3 units or more of crown and bridge work or removable partial dentures

Question 30

when is a custom guide table needed

Answer 30

anterior crowns, FPDs and/or veneers