WK 1, Extraoral Examination Practice Flashcards

A set of 30 vocabulary flashcards covering Extraoral (EO) and Intraoral (IO) clinical examination techniques, structures, and descriptive terminology based on the provided lecture notes.

Visual (Inspection)

Inspection of the oral cavity and surrounding structures using the eyes to detect abnormalities.

Palpation

Using fingers to feel tissues and structures in and around the mouth to assess texture, tenderness, and swelling.

Auscultation

Listening with a stethoscope or ear to sounds from the temporomandibular joint or other oral areas for abnormalities.

Instrumentation

Using dental tools like explorers and probes to examine teeth and tissues for caries, calculus, or defects.

Electrical and Thermal Test

Applying electrical stimuli or temperature changes to assess tooth vitality and nerve response.

Percussion

Tapping on teeth or surrounding areas to evaluate sensitivity or detect inflammation in the periodontal ligament (PDL) or bone.

NAD

An abbreviation for No Abnormalities Detected which should not be overused.

Unilateral

A term describing a finding or abnormality located on only one side.

Bilateral

A term describing a finding or abnormality located on both sides.

Pruritus

The clinical term for itching.

Blisterform

Lesions that contain fluid and are characteristically soft and translucent.

Non-blisterform

Lesions that have no fluid and are firm to the touch.

Lymphatic System

An important part of the immune system that clears products of inflammation from the tissues.

Lymph Node

A structure that contains plasma cells for antibody production.

Parotid Glands

Salivary glands located in front of each ear.

Submandibular Glands

Salivary glands located below the jaw.

Sublingual Glands

Salivary glands located under the tongue on the floor of the mouth.

Digital Palpation

The use of fingers and thumb during a physical examination.

Bimanual Palpation

The use of both hands in coordination during an examination.

Clicks

A single explosive noise in the TMJ indicating disc displacement.

Crepitus

A continuous 'grating' noise indicating the articulator surface is worn off, often seen in degenerative joint disease.

Consistency

A descriptive category used to document findings such as soft, firm, or spongy.

Sensation

A descriptive category for findings including symptoms and tenderness.

Sclera

The part of the eye that is checked during the extraoral examination along with the size of the pupil.

Location

A descriptive category of findings that includes terms like localized, generalized, or left.

Morphology

A descriptive category for documenting findings that includes size and shape.

Observation

A process starting from the waiting room that involves recognizing variations of normal and distinguishing abnormal appearances.

Thyroid Gland

A structure requiring visual and palpation assessment for swelling or tenderness, which can be fatal.

Plasma cells

Cells found within lymph nodes that are responsible for antibody production.

Bilateral Technique (TMJ)

An assessment method where fingertips are placed over the joint while the patient opens, closes, and moves the jaw left and right.