MDTs

Question 1

Alveolar Osteitis Tx (dry socket)

Answer 1

Flush it

Apply Eugenol paste

Question 2

TMJ Disorder Tx

Answer 2

pain management

Question 3

Most common cause of dental caries?

Answer 3

poor oral hygiene

Question 4

Tx for Avulsion

Answer 4

rinse gently with saline (dont scrub!)
numb it
replace tooth in socket
success rates lower 1%/min

Question 5

what can you place the tooth in if re-implementation was unsuccessful?

Answer 5

isotonic media like: hanks solution, milk, saline, saliva

(completely avulsed tooth can be retained if replaced in the socket with minimal handling in 30min - 1 hour.

Question 6

fractures are divided by what three depths?

Answer 6

enamel
dentin
pulp

Question 7

inflammation of dental pulp (principle sx pain)

Answer 7

pulpitis

Question 8

two types of pulpitis?

Answer 8

reversible (drill/fill)

irreversible (root canal/extraction)

Question 9

acute chronic inflammatory lesion around the apex of a tooth root caused by bacterial invasion from the pulp of a necrotic tooth

Answer 9

periapical periodontitis

Question 10

sx of “high tooth”

Answer 10

periapical abscess

Question 11

common, mild, self-limiting, viral infection of the mouth?

Answer 11

primary herpetic gingivostomatitis

tx w/ acyclovir and magic mouthwash

Question 12

two names for necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

Answer 12

trench mouth

Vincent’s Angina

Question 13

which condition mostly will spontaneously resolve within 2-3 years?

Answer 13

myofacial pain syndrome

Question 14

most common causes of tooth aches are?

Answer 14

caries

Question 15

what percent of caries occur between teeth?

Answer 15

80%

Question 16

For tobacco cessation counseling/medication refer to?

Answer 16

BUMEINST 6200.12A

Question 17

three uses for glass ionomer?

Answer 17

rebuilding
restoration repair
bonding splints