Clinical Cases in Dental Hygiene is an indispensable resource to understanding both the theory and practice of dental hygiene, illustrated by real-life cases in a clinically relevant format.
- Offers a unique case-based format that supports problem-based learning
- Promotes independent learning through self-assessment and critical thinking
- Includes a wealth of relevant cases for understanding dental procedures and management of patients
- Covers all essential topics within the scope of dental hygiene
Table of Contents
List of Contributors . xi
Preface xv
Chapter 1 Patient Examination 1
Case 1 Examination and Documentation 2
Stefania Moglia Willis
Case 2 Head and Neck Examination 9
Stefania Moglia Willis
Case 3 Radiographic Exam 15
Aaron E. Yancoskie
Case 4 Occlusal Examination 21
Stefania Moglia Willis
Case 5 Gingival Examination 29
Aaron E. Yancoskie
Case 6 Periodontal Exam 36
Aaron E. Yancoskie
Chapter 2 Dental Hygiene Diagnosis 43
Case 1 Plaque‐Induced Gingivitis 44
Holly S. Harper
Case 2 Non‐Plaque‐Induced Gingivitis 49
Holly S. Harper
Case 3 Drug‐Induced Gingivitis 54
Holly S. Harper
Case 4 Chronic Periodontitis 60
Holly S. Harper
Case 5 Aggressive Periodontics 65
Holly S. Harper
Case 6 Local Contributing Factors 70
Holly S. Harper
Chapter 3 Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care 75
Case 1 Infection Control 76
Shirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. Howard
Case 2 Emergency Situations and Provision of Appropriate Care 82
Shirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. Howard
Case 3 Individualized Patient Care 88
Shirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. Howard
Case 4 Nutritional Counseling 94
Shirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. Howard
Case 5 Dental Hygiene Treatment Strategies 101
Shirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. Howard
Chapter 4 Nonsurgical Periodontal Procedures 109
Case 1 Periodontal Debridement (Hand, Ultrasonic, Sonic Instrumentation) 110
Judith Kreismann and Marija L. Cahoon
Case 2 Reassessment and Maintenance 116
Judith Kreismann and Marija L. Cahoon
Case 3 Oral Hygiene Instruction with Limited Dexterity 122
Judith Kreismann and Marija L. Cahoon
Chapter 5 Pharmacology 127
Case 1 Pain and Anxiety Control: Analgesics 128
Ronald J. Lehane
Case 2 Pain and Anxiety Control: Topical and Local Anesthetics 133
Ronald J. Lehane
Case 3 Pain and Anxiety Control: Nitrous Oxide 138
Ronald J. Lehane
Case 4 Topical Drug Delivery (Local Drug Delivery, Oral Rinses, and Irrigation) 143
Ronald J. Lehane
Case 5 Systemic Antibiotics and Enzyme Suppression Therapy 149
Ronald J. Lehane
Chapter 6 Surgical Periodontal Procedures 155
Case 1 Surgical Support Services 156
Edgard S. El Chaar and Stephanie E. Cruz
Case 2 Implant Procedures and Maintenance 161
Edgard S. El Chaar and Stephanie E. Cruz
Chapter 7 Preventive Therapies 167
Case 1 Plaque Removal; Individualized Patient Education 168
Kellie R. Kennedy
Case 2 Fluoride - Systemic and Topical 176
Mark S. Wolff
Case 3 Pit and Fissure Sealants 180
Mark S. Wolff
Chapter 8 Introduction to Biomaterials 187
Case 1 Biomaterials: Dental Implants and Peri‐implantitis 189
Lorilei Kirby
Case 2 Polishing Restored and Natural Teeth 194
Lorilei Kirby
Case 3 Alginate Impressions 200
Lorilei Kirby
Case 4 Dentinal Hypersensitivity 207
Kim Attanasi
Chapter 9 Management of Special Needs Patients 213
Case 1 Older Adult 214
Rosemary D. Hays, Eva M. Lupovici, and Sarah Yoon Kang
Case 2 Psychiatric Disability 220
Rosemary D. Hays, Eva M. Lupovici, and Sarah Yoon Kang
Case 3 Abuse 224
Rosemary D. Hays, Eva M. Lupovici, and Sarah Yoon Kang
Case 4 Substance‐Related Disorder 231
Rosemary D. Hays, Eva M. Lupovici, and Sarah Yoon Kang
Chapter 10 Management of Medically Complex Patients 237
Case 1 Patient with Diabetes 238
Debra Ferraiolo
Case 2 Patient with Asthma 244
Miriam R. Robbins
Case 3 Patient with Hypertension 248
Silvia Spivakovsky
Case 4 Patient Taking Antithrombotic Drugs - Valve Replacement 252
Analia Veitz‐Keenan
Case 5 Patient with Kidney Disease 258
Joan A. Phelan
Chapter 11 Professional Responsibility 263
Case 1 Ethical Principles - Informed Consent 264
Winnie Furnari
Case 2 Regulatory Compliance 271
Winnie Furnari
Case 3 Patient and Professional Communication 276
Winnie Furnari
Chapter 12 Community and Oral Health Promotion 283
Case 1 Participating in Community Programs 284
Lisa B. Stefanou and Dianne L. Sefo
Case 2 Promoting Health and Preventing Disease within Groups 290
Lisa B. Stefanou and Dianne L. Sefo
Index 297
