MDT DENTAL

Is formed by epithelial cells and lose thier functional ability when the crown of the tooth is complete

What protects the dentin

WHat is the primary constituent of the teeth

A calcified connective tissue that has the ability for constant growth and repair and reacts to physiologic and pathologic stimuli

Portion of the tooth that faces towards the lips or cheek

Term used to describe the surface of the anterior tooth that faces the lips

Refers to the proximal surface closest to the midline of the arch

Horizontal surfaces of the premolars and molars

A common complication associated with needle anestesia

What is the IDC dental responsibility to the commanding officer

Patients requiring emergent, urgent treatment, not ususally worldwide deployable

What are the two basic techniques for anesthetic injection

What is the abnormal loosening of a tooth without displacement

What is displacement of a tooth

Displacement of the tooth deeper into the alvelor bone

Partial displacement of the tooth out of the socket

displacement of a tooth directly in a direction other than axially

Complete removal of a tooth from its socket

A fracture to a tooth that involves dentin and enamel but no pulp

Fractures that involve the enamel, dentin and pulp

The technique used to reduce the dislocation

What is the tx for a dental avulsion

S/Sx include sharp, intermittent pain caused by temperature changes, biting and other external stimuli

Apon examination you notice an abscess in which the uvula is displaced away from it is

A condition peculiar to the mandibular molars, with pain refering to the ear, after removal of the tooth

A viral condition with lesions localized to gingival areas, primary lesions covering the soft tissue of oral cavity, lesions will be halo like, pt complaining of fever maliase

Exam may reveal white to yellow raised plaques in the mouth, that can be scraped off but may leave small wounds, tx is to treat underlying cause so it can respond to nystantin

Ill defined, bluish-white linear lesions, may appear retculated or lacy and eventually coalesce and increase in size

white plaque that does not rub off, usually hyperkeratotic

Sx is clicking and popping sound when the mouth is open

Results from a spasm in the masticator muscle, pt complaints of soreness with palpitation, and limit on opening mouth, also jaw may deviate upon opening

Patient complains of painful red gums, sometimes bleeding, notes that he/she does not brush thier teeth daily

results from unresolved gingivitis

contains the peridontal ligament, gingiva, cementum and aveolar bone

Localized purulent inflammation of the peridontal tissue, a painful edematous, erythemic, shiny ovoid elevation of the gingival margin

A regular minor injury to the tooth supporting structure without loosening or displacement of tooth

A painful ulcer with a gray center and ereythemous halo found as seperate lesion or moveable mucosa

Placing triamcimolone is the treatment for

bacterial infection of the gingiva that is characterized by a foul odor, painful bleeding gingivia and white psuedomembrane

This structure is what holds the tooth in its socket