Acute dental problems Flashcards
1
Q
treatment of dentine hypersensitivity
A
eliminate other causes of pain
avoid acidic foods and drinks
use a desensitising toothpaste
topical therapies - SDF, tooth mousse, FV
2
Q
treatment of dry socket
A
recommend optimal analgesia
tell patient to avoid smoking and maintain good OH
irrigate area with saline
pack socket with alvogyl
3
Q
signs and symptoms of sinusitis
A
pain (facial/headache/toothache - especially when bendong down)
nasal congestion
decreased sense of smell
fever
fatigue
4
Q
anaesthesia
A
numbness
5
Q
paraesthesia
A
tingling
6
Q
dysaesthesia
A
burning, unpleasant
7
Q
very brief description of osteonecrosis
A
exposed avascular bone
