You are working with a dental faculty to complete an initial…

You are working with a dental faculty to complete an initial appointment on a new patient during an NPE appointment. Since the patient had radiographs transferred, you had time after completing the head and neck exam to do a periodontal evaluation and record a PSR score. After completing this evaluation you enter these scores into the PSR chart and discuss your findings with your faculty member. Use this information to answer the following questions. 3 2 4 2 2 2 QUESTION: Which is an advantage of doing a PSR evaluation instead of full periodontal charting?

Your patient had a kidney transplant 6 months ago and is tak…

Your patient had a kidney transplant 6 months ago and is taking cyclosporin and another immunosuppressive medication to prevent rejection of the new kidney. This is their first appointment since the transplant and they are presenting for a prophy and exam.  They indicate that they have been experiencing some changes in their mouth and want to you to evaluate them.  One is a cluster of vesicles on their lip that they say has been there for 4 days and is starting to heal and another is an enlargement of their gingival tissue, both related to their medication use. Use this information to answer the following questions. QUESTION: Choose the best statement regarding this patient’s transplantation.