LITTLE AND FALACE DENTAL MANAGEMENT
OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT
REVISION HANDBOOK 2026 PATIENT RISK
ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
MODIFICATIONS
◉ 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.
Answer: Surgical procedure to elevate the sinus floor for implant
placement.
◉ Zygomatic Implants.
Answer: Long implants anchored into the zygomatic bone for
patients with severe bone loss.
◉ Healing Abutment.
Answer: Temporary cap placed on implants during healing.
◉ Implant-Supported Bridge.
Answer: Prosthesis supported by implants, replacing multiple teeth.
, ◉ CAD/CAM Restorations.
Answer: Computer-aided design and manufacturing of crowns and
bridges.
◉ PFM Crown (Porcelain Fused to Metal).
Answer: A crown with a metal core and porcelain exterior.
◉ All-Ceramic Crown.
Answer: A crown made entirely of ceramic material.
◉ Full-Mouth Rehabilitation.
Answer: Restoration of all teeth in both arches.
◉ Maryland Bridge.
Answer: A conservative bridge that uses metal or porcelain wings
bonded to adjacent teeth.
◉ Implant-Supported Dentures.
Answer: Dentures supported by implants.
◉ Overdentures.
OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT
REVISION HANDBOOK 2026 PATIENT RISK
ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
MODIFICATIONS
◉ 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.
Answer: Surgical procedure to elevate the sinus floor for implant
placement.
◉ Zygomatic Implants.
Answer: Long implants anchored into the zygomatic bone for
patients with severe bone loss.
◉ Healing Abutment.
Answer: Temporary cap placed on implants during healing.
◉ Implant-Supported Bridge.
Answer: Prosthesis supported by implants, replacing multiple teeth.
, ◉ CAD/CAM Restorations.
Answer: Computer-aided design and manufacturing of crowns and
bridges.
◉ PFM Crown (Porcelain Fused to Metal).
Answer: A crown with a metal core and porcelain exterior.
◉ All-Ceramic Crown.
Answer: A crown made entirely of ceramic material.
◉ Full-Mouth Rehabilitation.
Answer: Restoration of all teeth in both arches.
◉ Maryland Bridge.
Answer: A conservative bridge that uses metal or porcelain wings
bonded to adjacent teeth.
◉ Implant-Supported Dentures.
Answer: Dentures supported by implants.
◉ Overdentures.
