Common dental and periodontal diseases: evaluation and management.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2014.08.002.
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Abstract
Physicians may encounter patients with dental and periodontal diseases in the context of outpatient medical practice. It is important for physicians to be aware of common dental and periodontal conditions and be able to assess for the presence and severity of these diseases. This article reviews common dental and periodontal conditions, their cardinal signs and symptoms, outpatient-setting assessment techniques, as well as common methods of treatment. Physicians detecting gross abnormalities on clinical examination should refer the patient to a dentist for further evaluation and management.
Medical subject headings
- Dentition
- Periodontal Diseases
- Primary Health Care
- Stomatognathic Diseases