Physical Evaluation in Dental Practice

Physical Evaluation in Dental Practice......Page 4
Table of Contents......Page 6
Preface......Page 8
Contributor List......Page 10
1: Introduction to the Clinical Process......Page 14
Quality Management in the Clinical Process......Page 15
Patient-Doctor Communication in the Clinical Process......Page 17
Documentation of the Clinical Process......Page 19
Conclusion......Page 28
2: The Historical Profile......Page 30
Chief Complaint (Problem)......Page 32
Family History......Page 33
Review of Organ Systems......Page 34
Conclusion......Page 47
3: Basic Procedures in Physical Examination......Page 50
Inspection......Page 51
Percussion......Page 67
Evaluation of Function......Page 68
Conclusion......Page 74
4: Examination of the Head and Neck......Page 76
Examine the Head and Face......Page 77
Examine the Ears and Temporomandibular Joints......Page 115
Examine the Nose......Page 116
Examine the Eyes......Page 118
Examine the Hair......Page 124
Examine the Neck......Page 128
Examine the Lymph Nodes......Page 131
Conclusion......Page 134
5: Examination of the Oral Cavity......Page 140
Examine the Vermilion of the Lips......Page 141
Examine the Labial and Buccal Mucosa......Page 149
Examine the Hard Palate......Page 162
Examine the Soft Palate and Tonsillar Area......Page 170
Examine the Tongue......Page 172
Examine the Glossopharyngeal (IX) and Vagus (X) Nerves......Page 178
Examine the Floor of the Mouth......Page 179
Examine the Gingivae......Page 182
Examine the Teeth......Page 191
Conclusion......Page 194
6: Radiographic Examination......Page 198
Radiographic Examination of the New Patient......Page 199
Radiographic Examination of the Recall Patient......Page 200
Radiographic Assessment of Growth and Development......Page 201
Introduction to Radiographic Interpretation......Page 202
Radiographic Manifestations of Common Conditions......Page 203
Conclusion......Page 226
7: Laboratory Methods......Page 228
Hematology Screening......Page 229
Evaluation of Hemostasis......Page 231
Biochemical Tests......Page 233
Tissue Studies......Page 236
Conclusion......Page 239
8: Putting It All Together: Introduction to Treatment Planning......Page 240
Rational Approach to Treatment Planning......Page 242
Presentation of the Treatment Plan......Page 243
Consultations and Referrals......Page 244
Conclusion......Page 246
Index......Page 248