CDC Patient Assessment & Evaluation 2

Question 1

Which periodontal finding is most critical to document during a dental consultant's patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

Probing depths and bleeding on probing

Answer

Probing depths and bleeding on probing are essential periodontal parameters that indicate disease activity and guide treatment planning.

Question 2

A patient's dental chart shows furcation involvement classified as Class II. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The furcation can be probed but not entered

Answer

Class II furcation involvement means the probe can enter the furcation horizontally but does not pass through to the other side.

Question 3

Which diagnostic tool is most appropriate for detecting proximal caries in posterior teeth during initial patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

Bitewing radiographs

Answer

Bitewing radiographs provide the best visualization of proximal surfaces of posterior teeth for caries detection.

Question 4

During patient assessment, a dental consultant finds a lesion with an irregular border, mixed red and white appearance, and induration. The most appropriate next step is:

Accepted Answer

Refer for biopsy

Answer

Lesions with irregular borders, induration, and mixed erythroleukoplakia characteristics are suspicious for malignancy and require biopsy.

Question 5

In assessing a patient's occlusion, which condition describes the loss of vertical dimension due to excessive tooth wear?

Accepted Answer

Overclosure

Answer

Overclosure occurs when vertical dimension of occlusion is reduced due to wear, missing teeth, or parafunctional habits.

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CDC Patient Assessment & Evaluation 2