Comprehensive Head and Neck Exam
Fig. 1.1 Forehead and hairline (Photos courtesy of Anna Christine Napoli and Dr. Karin Schey) Standing in front of the patient, visually inspect the face. Look for symmetry; color, pigmentation,…
Common Lesions in Oral Pathology for the General Dentist
White Red Ulcers Raised soft tissue (bumps) Pigmented 1. Leukoplakia 1. Geographic tongue 1. Squamous carcinoma 1. Pyogenic granuloma 1. Varicosity 2. Lichen planus 2. Desquamative gingivitis 2. Aphthous stomatitis…
Dental Radiology
Examination Effective dose (μSν) Equivalent background exposure (days) Intraoral Rectangular collimation Posterior bitewings: PSP or F- speed film 5 0.6 Full-mouth: PSP or F-speed film 35 4 Full-mouth:…
Orthodontics
Fig. 17.1 Example of Class I, II, and III profiles The clinical exam consists of an extraoral and intraoral evaluation. The extraoral evaluation includes an assessment of the patient’s temporomandibular…
Communicating with Dental Laboratories
Fig. 20.1 Completed diagnostic wax-up, for maxillary and mandibular anterior restorations 20.2.2 Step 2: Preparation and Impressions Finally, make sure you understand correct preparation design as it relates to the…
Indirect Restorations with CAD/CAM Technology
Fig. 10.1 (a) Inlay/onlay dimensions for E-max (printed with the permission of Ivoclar Vivadent). (b) Anterior and posterior crown dimensions (printed with the permission of Ivoclar Vivadent). (c) Bridge span…
Implants for the General Practitioner
Implant company ISSN address Biohorizons http://www.biohorizons.com/professionals.aspx Dentsply-Astra Implants https://www.dentsply.com/en-us/implants.html Nobel Biocare https://www.nobelbiocare.com/us/en/home.html Straumann http://www.straumann.us/en/professionals/products-and-solutions/surgical-and-restorative-solutions/implants.html Zimmer Dental http://www.zimmerdental.com/Home/zimmerDental.aspx The successful outcome of any implant osseointegration is mainly dependent on the interrelationship…
Endodontics for the General Practitioner
Questions to ask Reversible pulpitis Irreversible pulpitis or necrotic Is the pain there all the time? No Yes, possibly for hours or days Is the pain induced by anything? Sweet?…
On Building a Dental School
Fig. 26.1 Margaret B. Wilson, DDS, MBA Attending the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry was a wonderful experience for me, and in retrospect it was transformative as well….
Periodontics for the General Dental Practitioner
“Extent” of disease Localized: <30 % teeth/sites affected Generalized: >30 % teeth/sites affected “Severity” of disease Based on clinical attachment loss noted in the patient Slight: 1–2 mm CAL…
