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Question | Answer |
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Abrasion | Mechanical wearing away of tooth structure. |
Asymmetry | Lopsided unevenness or irregularity in facial features. |
Attrition | Wearing away of tooth structure during normal function. |
Bruxism | Excessive grinding of the teeth. |
Chief complaint | The reason for patient seeking care. |
Comprehensive oral exam | Extensive evaluation and recording of all extraoral, intraoral and soft tissue. |
Crepitus | Cracking or grating sound heard upon movement. |
Erosion | Chemical wearing away of tooth structure. |
Etiologic | Factors causing disease. |
HIPAA | An act passed by Congress to address the security and privacy of health data. |
Objective evaluation | Portion of dental exam that consists of any observations regarding the patient made by members of the dental team. |
Palpation | A process of applying gentle pressure using the hands or fingers to detect evidence of disease or abnormalities. |
Subjective evaluation | Portion of the dental exam that consists of the patient's observations about why the paatient decided to visit the dentist. |