Osce Dental Hygiene

Elevated BP {Ans: Systolic between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80}Pedunculated lesion {Ans: has an attachment smaller than the top (base is called a stalk or pedicle)}Signs and Symptoms of erosion {Ans: -dental caries from vomiting -Perimolysis: erosion from vomiting mostly on the maxillary lingual surfaces. Raised appearance of restoration margins.}Pterygomandibular fold {Ans: fold of tissue from the junction of the hard and soft palate on each side down to the mandible, just posterior to the most distal mandibular molar.}Impaction {Ans: Tooth is positioned against another striation and fails to erupt.}Panoramic exposure {Ans: -Useful for evaluating impacted teeth, eruption patterns, TMJ problems, etc. -Usually not clear and detailed enough to assess caries and periodontal disease.}