LITTLE AND FALACE DENTAL MANAGEMENT
OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT
LEARNING WORKBOOK 2026 SYSTEMIC
DISEASES AND DENTAL IMPLICATIONS
◉ Sealants.
Answer: Protective coatings placed on the chewing surfaces of the
posterior teeth.
◉ Fluoride Application.
Answer: Treatment to strengthen enamel and prevent decay.
◉ Composite Restorations.
Answer: Tooth-colored fillings.
◉ Space Maintainers.
Answer: Devices used in pediatric dentistry to preserve space for
permanent teeth.
◉ Digital Intraoral Scanning.
Answer: Scanning technology to create digital impressions.
,◉ Orthodontic Elastics.
Answer: Rubber bands used to apply pressure for tooth movement.
◉ Hawley Retainer.
Answer: Removable device to maintain tooth position.
◉ Fixed Lingual Retainer.
Answer: Wire bonded behind teeth to maintain alignment.
◉ Headgear.
Answer: Appliance used to correct bite discrepancies by guiding jaw
growth.
◉ Apical Foramen.
Answer: Natural opening at the tip of the tooth root.
◉ Lateral Canals.
Answer: Extra canals branching off from the main root canal.
◉ Endodontic Irrigation.
Answer: Cleaning root canals with antimicrobial solutions.
,◉ MTA (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate).
Answer: Material used to seal perforations and apexifications.
◉ Retrograde Filling.
Answer: Filling placed at the root apex in endodontic surgery.
◉ Panoramic Radiographs.
Answer: Full-mouth X-ray capturing dental structures.
◉ CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography).
Answer: 3D imaging for evaluating bone and tissue.
◉ Cephalometric Radiographs.
Answer: X-rays for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
◉ Sialography.
Answer: Imaging technique for evaluating salivary gland function.
◉ Lateral Cephalogram.
Answer: X-ray showing side view of the face and jaw.
, ◉ Surgical Extractions.
Answer: Removal of impacted or broken teeth.
◉ Flap Surgery.
Answer: Procedure to expose tooth structure for complex
extractions.
◉ Orthognathic Surgery.
Answer: Corrective jaw surgery to align bite and jaw position.
◉ Frenectomy.
Answer: Removal or adjustment of the frenulum to improve oral
function.
◉ Implant Placement.
Answer: Surgical insertion of dental implants.
◉ Bone Graft.
Answer: Procedure to augment bone before implant placement.
◉ Sinus Lift.
OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT
LEARNING WORKBOOK 2026 SYSTEMIC
DISEASES AND DENTAL IMPLICATIONS
◉ Sealants.
Answer: Protective coatings placed on the chewing surfaces of the
posterior teeth.
◉ Fluoride Application.
Answer: Treatment to strengthen enamel and prevent decay.
◉ Composite Restorations.
Answer: Tooth-colored fillings.
◉ Space Maintainers.
Answer: Devices used in pediatric dentistry to preserve space for
permanent teeth.
◉ Digital Intraoral Scanning.
Answer: Scanning technology to create digital impressions.
,◉ Orthodontic Elastics.
Answer: Rubber bands used to apply pressure for tooth movement.
◉ Hawley Retainer.
Answer: Removable device to maintain tooth position.
◉ Fixed Lingual Retainer.
Answer: Wire bonded behind teeth to maintain alignment.
◉ Headgear.
Answer: Appliance used to correct bite discrepancies by guiding jaw
growth.
◉ Apical Foramen.
Answer: Natural opening at the tip of the tooth root.
◉ Lateral Canals.
Answer: Extra canals branching off from the main root canal.
◉ Endodontic Irrigation.
Answer: Cleaning root canals with antimicrobial solutions.
,◉ MTA (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate).
Answer: Material used to seal perforations and apexifications.
◉ Retrograde Filling.
Answer: Filling placed at the root apex in endodontic surgery.
◉ Panoramic Radiographs.
Answer: Full-mouth X-ray capturing dental structures.
◉ CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography).
Answer: 3D imaging for evaluating bone and tissue.
◉ Cephalometric Radiographs.
Answer: X-rays for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
◉ Sialography.
Answer: Imaging technique for evaluating salivary gland function.
◉ Lateral Cephalogram.
Answer: X-ray showing side view of the face and jaw.
, ◉ Surgical Extractions.
Answer: Removal of impacted or broken teeth.
◉ Flap Surgery.
Answer: Procedure to expose tooth structure for complex
extractions.
◉ Orthognathic Surgery.
Answer: Corrective jaw surgery to align bite and jaw position.
◉ Frenectomy.
Answer: Removal or adjustment of the frenulum to improve oral
function.
◉ Implant Placement.
Answer: Surgical insertion of dental implants.
◉ Bone Graft.
Answer: Procedure to augment bone before implant placement.
◉ Sinus Lift.
