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The dentition diagnosis is the evaluation of the teeth only. Key factors in determining this diagnosis are from the data gathered in dental charting and dental radiographs, however the etiology may be from several causes. CAMBRA (CAries Management By Risk Assessment) develops the intervention by symptoms of the dental caries.
Diagnosis may also include caries, fractured teeth, missing restorations, enamel erosion abfraction, and attrition.
Developing the Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
The client you will be evaluating has the following data:
Male, 49 years old, smokes 15 cigarettes daily
Medical history : low dose aspirin 81 mg and lisinopril 10mg daily. Allergy to Amoxicillin
Chief Complaint: sensitive teeth when brushing and flossing. Upper lip hurts.
Oral exam: lesion on upper lip is fluid filled.
Practice Diagnosis:
Client has cervical decalcification on buccals of all teeth. moderate plaque on cervical surfaces.
Your statement will look similar to this:
Diagnostic Statement:
Problem statement-------------related to---------etiology
Decalcification related to insufficient plaque removal
According to CAMBRA guidelines client is high risk for caries.
Diagnosis may also include caries, fractured teeth, missing restorations, enamel erosion abfraction, and attrition.
Developing the Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
The client you will be evaluating has the following data:
Male, 49 years old, smokes 15 cigarettes daily
Medical history : low dose aspirin 81 mg and lisinopril 10mg daily. Allergy to Amoxicillin
Chief Complaint: sensitive teeth when brushing and flossing. Upper lip hurts.
Oral exam: lesion on upper lip is fluid filled.
Practice Diagnosis:
Client has cervical decalcification on buccals of all teeth. moderate plaque on cervical surfaces.
Your statement will look similar to this:
Diagnostic Statement:
Problem statement-------------related to---------etiology
Decalcification related to insufficient plaque removal
According to CAMBRA guidelines client is high risk for caries.