OSCE

How often should dentures be cleaned?

Daily, all surfaces- also maintain normal oral hygiene

What brush should be used to clean dentures?

Soft brush

What cleaning agent should be used to dentures?

Soap or denture cleaner (e.g., Milton)

How to prevent breakage of dentures?

Clean over bowl of water/towel

Night advice for dentures?

Remove at night

Weekly care of dentures?

Soak in alkaline solution

What should be done after eating with dentures?

Rinse

How should dentures be stored overnight?

Water or damp cloth in airtight container

What is a contraindication of amitriptyline?

Arrhythmia

What are two uses of amitriptyline?

Depression & abdominal pain

Oral side effect of amitriptyline?

Xerostomia

What is a contraindication of rivaroxaban?

Active bleeding

What are two things rivaroxaban used to treat?

Deep vein thrombosis & prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism

What is a side effect of rivaroxaban?

Anaemia

What checks should be made when setting up LA?

Clear solution, in date, no damage, correct LA drug

What needle should be used for an IDB?

Long yellow needle (35mm)

What part of an LA syringe go into sharps?

Needle + cartridge

How to chart exfoliated upper right B?

Place a line through (missing)

Which teeth are partially erupted in OSCE structure?

32 & 42

What instruments should be used for UR6 sub gingival scale?

Universal + Gracey (mesial/distal/buccal)

What are some indicators on how to estimate age based on a radiographic mixed dentition?

Look at permanent first molars presence, incisors presence and canines

What are the three criteria of staging a radiograph?

Coronal/middle/apical third