Patient Assessment & Documentation Flashcards
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A ceramist notices the prescription lists 'prep finish line: deep chamfer at 1.2 mm.' Which ceramic material system is this preparation most compatible with?
Answer: Full-contour zirconia, lithium disilicate, or other all-ceramic systems requiring adequate ceramic bulk
A deep chamfer at 1.2 mm provides adequate space for all-ceramic systems that require minimum ceramic thickness for strength.
When assessing shade photographs provided by the clinician, which lighting condition is considered most accurate for shade documentation?
Answer: Natural daylight or calibrated daylight-balanced photographic lighting
Natural or calibrated daylight-balanced lighting provides the most accurate color rendition for shade documentation and ceramist communication.
A patient's record shows a crown-to-root ratio of 1:1 on the planned abutment tooth. How should this influence the ceramist's documentation and design?
Answer: It signals that occlusal load reduction and careful emergence profile design are important to minimize leverage on the compromised root
A 1:1 crown-to-root ratio indicates reduced periodontal support, so the ceramist should minimize lateral forces and optimize contours to protect the abutment.
In digital patient assessment workflows, what is the primary advantage of using intraoral scan files (.STL) over traditional PVS impressions for ceramist documentation?
Answer: Digital scans eliminate impression distortion, allow remote communication, and can be directly milled or printed
Digital scans avoid material distortion, enable instant electronic transfer, and integrate with CAD/CAM systems for precise ceramic fabrication.
A prescription documents the patient's occlusal plane as 'canted 3° to the left.' What should the ceramist do with this information?
Answer: Document it and communicate with the dentist about whether the restorations should correct the cant or follow the existing plane
An occlusal cant requires explicit communication between the ceramist and dentist to decide whether restorations should accommodate or correct the discrepancy.
Which element of a complete patient assessment record helps the ceramist determine the appropriate incisal length of anterior ceramic restorations?
Answer: Lip mobility analysis, incisal display at rest, and phonetic assessment
Lip mobility, the amount of tooth displayed at rest, and phonetic assessment together guide the ceramist in establishing functional and esthetic incisal length.
A ceramist receives documentation indicating the patient is taking bisphosphonate medication. Which aspect of ceramic design is MOST directly influenced by this information?
Answer: Margin placement and the importance of avoiding tissue trauma since healing may be impaired (MRONJ risk)
Bisphosphonates are associated with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, so margin design must minimize tissue trauma and support optimal gingival health.