Your new patient has generalized moderate bone loss, 2-3mm p…
Your new patient has generalized moderate bone loss, 2-3mm probe depths with 3-4mm generalized recession with generalized abrasion. There is generalized light calculus interproximally and on the anterior linguals of the mandibulars. Write out a plan of action to complete the scaling for this patient. Start with a discussion of whether you would use the ultrasonic and if so, what inserts and power. Then talk through which hand instrument(s) you would use for the anterior and which instrument(s) for the posteriors. There is not one perfect answer, I just want you to lay out a plan that you would use that you feel would be effective and appropriate for this patient
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You are conducting a head and neck exam on your new patient. There is a variation of normal in each of these photos to recognize and record. Use these photos to record these findings on the head and neck exam paperwork. QUESTION: What could you write in the “teeth” section of the intraoral exam based on what you are seeing in this picture?
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You are conducting a head and neck exam on your new patient. There is a variation of normal in each of these photos to recognize and record for the buccal and labial mucosa. Please match the terminology with the photo for this bite trauma to the lower lip that caused these “canker sores”.
Read DetailsYou are conducting a head and neck exam on your new patient….
You are conducting a head and neck exam on your new patient. There is a variation of normal in each of these photos to recognize and record. Use these photos to record these findings on the head and neck exam paperwork. QUESTION: Describe the anterior occlusion in this photo (overjet, overbite, canine position).
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