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🏠10. Clinical Dental Findings

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What are restorative, carious, and pathologic dental conditions and findings?
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Restorative conditions involve the repair or replacement of damaged teeth. Carious conditions refer to tooth decay. Pathologic conditions are diseases affecting the teeth.

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What is the purpose of preparing the operatory and patient for an optimal clinical visual exam?
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The purpose is to ensure a clean, organized environment and to prepare the patient for a thorough and effective visual examination.

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What are the key steps in systematically documenting clinical findings using the Restorative Treatment Planning Worksheet and Axium?
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The key steps include identifying the condition, assessing the patient's needs, selecting appropriate treatment options, and documenting the findings and treatment plan.

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What does DMFT stand for?
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Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth

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What is the Plaque Index and OHI?
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Plaque Index measures the amount of plaque present, while OHI (Oral Hygiene Index) assesses the quality of oral hygiene.

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What does 'chart' refer to in the context of dental medicine?
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A dental record or a written account of a patient's dental history, treatment, and progress.

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What is the significance of the date 1/22/2022 mentioned on the slide?
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The date likely indicates when the slide was created or when the content was last updated.

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What are Carious Lesions?
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Dental decay or cavities that have formed on the tooth surface.

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What are the types of tooth wear mentioned in the slide?
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Abfractions, Abrasions, Attrition, and Erosion.

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What does Endodontic Lesions refer to?
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Inflammation or infection of the pulp within the tooth.

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What is the purpose of the Restorative Treatment Planning Worksheet?
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The worksheet is used to plan and document the restorative treatment for each tooth, including existing restorations, findings/problems, caries risk, radiographic frequency, OHI, and recommendations.

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What are the steps involved in completing the Restorative Treatment Planning Worksheet?
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1) Cross out missing teeth. 2) Continue tooth by tooth charting existing restorations first, then findings/problems. 3) Fill out the bottom half with caries risk, radiographic frequency, OHI, and recommendations. 4) Present your findings to your faculty for confirmation or correction.

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What is the patient position for maxillary procedures?
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Head tilted back, patient supine, light located above patient chest angled toward mouth

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What is the patient position for mandibular procedures?
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Chin down, patient seated semi-supine, light directly above patient's mouth

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What is the importance of proper retraction of tongue, lips, cheek, and other soft tissues during a clinical exam?
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It ensures clear visualization of the oral cavity for accurate examination.

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What technique should be used when indirect vision is needed during a clinical exam?
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Indirect vision should be utilized as needed.

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What should be done when adjustment is required for optimal visualization during a clinical exam?
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Clear instructions should be given to the patient.

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What is the purpose of suctioning saliva and air drying teeth during a clinical exam?
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To visualize caries and other conditions

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Which hand should the air-water syringe be held in during a clinical exam?
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Dominant hand

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Which hand should the mirror be held in during a clinical exam?
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Non-dominant hand

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What does M, D, B/F, and L stand for when documenting dental surfaces?
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Mesial, Distal, Buccal/Facial, and Lingual

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What are the key steps in documenting caries/condition in dental records?
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Note surface(s), describe extent of caries/condition, and note material of existing restoration.

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What does MOD-Am indicate in dental charting?
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MOD-Am indicates a tooth with a MOD (marginal, occlusal, and distal) amalgam restoration.

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What are the findings/problems associated with tooth 30 in the chart?
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Tooth 30 has open margins, recurrent caries, and a fractured amalgam.

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What does 'Dx' stand for in dental abbreviations?
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diagnosis

26
What is the full form of 'FPD'?
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fixed partial denture (bridge)

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What does 'UR/LR/UL/LL' represent in dental abbreviations?
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upper right, lower right, upper left, lower left

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What is an amalgam filling?
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An amalgam filling is a dental restoration composed of a mixture of metals, including mercury, silver, tin, and copper.

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What is a composite filling?
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A composite filling is a dental restoration made of a mixture of glass and plastic, designed to match the color of the tooth.

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What is a full metal crown?
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A crown made entirely of metal, typically gold or stainless steel.

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What is a porcelain fused to metal crown?
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A crown with a metal substructure covered by porcelain for aesthetic purposes.

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What is a zirconia crown?
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A crown made entirely of zirconia, a ceramic material.

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What is a pontic in the context of dental bridges?
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A pontic is a false tooth used to fill the gap in a dental bridge.

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What is an abutment in the context of dental bridges?
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An abutment is a natural tooth or dental implant that supports the pontic in a dental bridge.

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What are the components of an implant and crown?
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An implant consists of a screw and an abutment, which supports a crown.

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What is the purpose of a sealant in dental restorations?
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A sealant is a protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars to prevent tooth decay.

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List the types of restorative materials mentioned in the slide.
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The types of restorative materials listed are: Existing Endo (RCT), Sealant, Glass ionomer, Retainer Bar, Gold Foil, Inlay/Onlay.

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What are open margins in the context of defective restorations?
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Open margins refer to the gap between the restoration and the tooth, which can lead to recurrent caries.

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What is recurrent caries and how does it relate to defective restorations?
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Recurrent caries is the reoccurrence of tooth decay at the site of a previous restoration, often due to poor margin sealing.

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List the types of defective restorations mentioned in the slide.
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Open margins, recurrent caries, overhang on restorations, poor contour of restorations, open contact, fractured restoration, and restoration lost.

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What is crowding in dentistry?
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Crowding refers to the lack of space for all the teeth to fit properly in the dental arch.

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What is a supernumerary tooth?
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A supernumerary tooth is an extra tooth that develops in the mouth.

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What is diastema?
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Diastema is a gap or space between the upper central incisors.

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What is attrition in the context of tooth structure loss?
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Attrition is the gradual wearing down of tooth structure due to the friction between teeth.

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What is abfraction in the context of tooth structure loss?
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Abfraction is a form of tooth structure loss where the tooth structure is worn away at the junction of the tooth and the gum line.

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What is erosion in the context of tooth structure loss?
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Erosion is the loss of tooth structure caused by the action of acids, typically from acidic foods and beverages.

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What is a carious lesion?
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A carious lesion is a decayed area in the tooth.

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What is a developmental defect?
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A developmental defect is a condition that occurs during tooth formation.

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What is a restorative defect?
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A restorative defect is a condition that occurs after tooth formation.

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What is the purpose of the Restorative Treatment Planning Worksheet?
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To document and plan restorative dental treatments for each tooth.

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What columns are present in the Restorative Treatment Planning Worksheet?
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Tooth, Existing, Findings/Problems, Diagnostic Codes, Recommended Tx, Phase.

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What is the first step in adding existing clinical findings in the 'Tx History' tab?
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Click on the '+' icon in the right control panel.

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What is the second step in adding existing clinical findings?
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Click on 'Quick List'.

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What is the third step in adding existing clinical findings?
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Mark the 'Findings bubble'.

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What is the buccal/facial surface of the teeth?
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The outermost surface of the tooth that is visible when the mouth is closed.

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What can you do with the teeth in the odontogram?
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You can click on the teeth to drag/rotate them as deemed necessary.

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What should be clicked on the material of the restoration for existing intracoronal restorations?
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The material of the restoration

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What should be clicked on the odontogram to add existing clinical findings?
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All surfaces of the tooth/teeth on which the material is found

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Where will the findings appear after adding them?
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In the 'Tx History' tab in blue (unapproved)

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What are the steps to approve an unapproved code in Axiom?
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1. Click on the teal box at the bottom of Axiom. 2. Select all codes needing approval. 3. Click the approve button on the right.

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What is the purpose of the teal box in Axiom?
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The teal box is used to click on to select all codes needing approval.

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What does CC stand for in a clinical dental findings note?
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Chief Complaint

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What is the abbreviation for the patient's chief complaint?
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CC

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What does the abbreviation DO-Cp stand for in the clinical findings?
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Decayed, Missing, Filled

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What is the purpose of the Huddle in the clinic sequence of activities?
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Review materials and procedures with Pod Faculty

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What must be completed before the faculty operatory check?
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Hand hygiene, PPE, and operatory setup

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What is the significance of the APPROVED Findings Codes in the clinical activity?
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Signify completion of the clinical activity

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What is the name of the institution shown in the slide?
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California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine

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What is the date mentioned in the slide?
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1/22/2022