trauma table Flashcards
(25 cards)
What teeth should be noted when investigating trauma?
The tooth affected and adjacent matching teeth e.g. 2-2
What does a pink color indicate during direct color examination?
Internal root resorption or cervical resorption
What does a grey color indicate during direct color examination?
Pulpal necrosis or root canal treatment
What does yellow/darkening of a tooth signify?
Reactionary dentine
What is the purpose of transillumination in dental examination?
To look for craze lines and tooth color, indicating enamel infraction
What should be assessed during alveolar tenderness examination?
Tenderness, swelling, and lumps
What does tenderness during alveolar examination indicate?
Infection
What does ‘sinus’ refer to in dental examination?
Presence of suppuration indicating infection
What does mobility assessment measure?
Movement of the tooth in the alveolus
What is classified as physiological movement in tooth mobility?
0 - physiological movement 0.2mm
what does a mobility score of 1 indicate
1 - 0.2-1mm horizontal
what does a mobility score of 2 indicate
1-2mm horizontal
What does a mobility score of 3 indicate?
Movement horizontal and vertical
what does no mobility indicate
ankylosis
what does increased mobility indicate
infection, resorption or root fracture
What does tenderness to Percussion indicate?
Apical pathology
What does a high-pitched metallic sound during percussion suggest?
Ankylosis
What is the procedure for an electric pulp test?
Isolate and dry tooth, apply prophy paste, place EPT on incisal edge, have pt complete circuit
what will the pt feel
Slight tingle felt by the patient
Why is the electric pulp test not done on primary teeth?
Results are unreliable
What is the procedure for testing with ethyl chloride?
Isolate and dry tooth, spray ethyl chloride on labial surface, ask pt to raise hand when they feel cold
What does ongoing vitality show on a radiograph?
No pathology and development
What should be expected after 6 months regarding tenderness?
Do not expect tenderness
What guidelines should be followed for follow-up and radiograph times?
IADT guidelines
