Chapter 8 Flashcards
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Assessment
qualified opinion of a health care provider, informed by patient feedback and examination results, with regard to a specific health issue, whether critical, pending, or routine
Bleeding on probing
gingival bleeding that is stimulated by a dental probe
Clinical examination
visual and tactile scrutiny of the teeth and tissues of the periodontium and the surrounding oral and facial structures
Dentinal sensitivity
common patient complaint that can often be alleviated
Documentation
permanent recording of information properly identified as to time, place, circumstances, and attributes
Evaluation
judgment or appraisal of a condition or situation
Furcation
region of division of the root portion of a tooth
Oral hygiene assessment
qualified opinion of a health care provider regarding a patient’s state of oral health
Peri-implant mucositis
inflammation of the mucous membrane around the area of a dental implant that is reversible
Peri-implantitis
inflammation in and around the mucosa and bone of a dental implant that may also affect abutment areas
Periodontal assessment
examination of the periodontal and gingival tissues
Probing measurements
measurements of sulcus or pocket depths taken while using a periodontal probe
Radiographic examination
study and interpretation of radiographs of the mouth and associated structures
Tooth mobility
loosening of a tooth of teeth
Tooth wear
loss of substance or a diminishing of the teeth through friction, use, or other factors
First step in the dental hygiene process of patient care is
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Type of stain that occurs as a thin black line on the facial and lingual surfaces of the teeth of individuals who have excellent oral hygiene is called?
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What is the most important parameter for assessment of the failure of an implant?
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The health status of the gingiva should be described with all of the universal descriptive categories listed below EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
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The causes of pathologic mobility include all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
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The most significant measure that the periodontal probe provides is
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The radiograph image assessment shows evidence of all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
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Bleeding on probing indicates
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