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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |