The general assessment and extra oral examination of the dental patient can identify undiagnosed or undisclosed medical conditions, such as malignancies, endocrine conditions and signs indicating raised cardiovascular or cerebral… Click to show full abstract
The general assessment and extra oral examination of the dental patient can identify undiagnosed or undisclosed medical conditions, such as malignancies, endocrine conditions and signs indicating raised cardiovascular or cerebral vascular risk. This knowledge may influence dental treatment, and could impact the morbidity and mortality of the patient. This article gives an overview of the general and extra oral examination of the dental patient.
               
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