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1
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What is included in patient and denture assessment (6)

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History
Relevant medical history
Social history
Examination of the patient
Examination of the denture
Arriving at a problem/diagnosis
2
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What should be assessed/carried out during a patient assessment (6)

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Presenting complaint
History
Intra/extra oral examination
Special investigations
Making a diagnosis
Treatment plan
3
Q

How can talking to a patient help with denture assessment

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Having a relaxed conversation about their teeth can reveal lots about the current device:
Aesthetics
Retention
Speech
Face height
Support of the facial tissues
4
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What questions should be asked when assessing full denture history (6)

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Why were your teeth lost
How long have they worn dentures for
How many dentures have they had
Have they got a favourite denture
Have they got a preferred design
Do they prefer metal or acrylic dentures
5
Q

What should be identified when assessing a patients medical history

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Problems which could affect:
Attending for treatment
Procedure tolerance
Living with dentures

6
Q

Which medical problems can affect patients with dentures

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Rheumatoid arthritis
Neuromuscular problems
Mucosal disease
Xerostomia 
Osteoporosis/bisphosphonates 
Insertion and removal
7
Q

What should be assessed when asking about a patients social history (5)

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Do they live alone/supported living/care home
Do they have any hobbies
Do they smoke
Do they drink alcohol
What is their diet like
8
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What should be assessed during an extra-oral examination (7)

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If facial height is lower
If naso-labial angle is obtuse
Facial support
Smile line
Aesthetics of existing dentures
Any abnormalities
Limited opening
9
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What should be carried out under a general examination

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Chart the remaining teeth and any caries or restorations and carry out a basic periodontal examination