· · · · · · 1.4 Describe how incorrect handling and moving techniques can damage the skin. 1.5 Identify a range of interventions the can reduce the risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores. · · · · · · 1.6 Describe changes to an individuals skin condition that should be reported. Outcome 2 Undertsnad good practice in relation to own role when undertaking pressure area care. 2.1 Identify legislation and national guidelines affecting pressure area care.
Crown contours are normally determined by tooth anatomy, periodontal condition, margin placement, and access for oral hygiene. However, compromises must occasionally be made in the interest of aesthetics. Proper restorative contours require adequate tooth reduction to allow proper thickness of restorative materials, while allowing easy access for personal oral hygiene. The emergence profile of a restoration in aesthetic areas has two aspects: subgingival form and supragingival form. The subgingival form should follow the contours of the cementoenamel junction and support the gingival tissues.
First of all, contact lenses and eyeglasses are different in terms of users’ convenience. Using contact lenses is more complicated compared to using eyeglasses as the way of wearing is totally different. Wearing contact lenses might be hard for you since you have to apply them directly on your eyes, and you also have to follow the steps of wearing contact lenses. For example, you have to make sure that your hands are clean, and be sure that you rinse your contact lenses with the solution before wearing them. Also, you need to insert the lens by using the forefinger on your opposite hand, and holding up your upper eyelid to prevent you from blinking.
Endodontic Procedures Endodontic procedures are used in the diagnosis and treatment of oral pain involving the pulp and periradicular area (just outside or around the root of the tooth origin). Pulp therapy, such as pulpotomy, is a common endodontic procedure in which dental pulp is removed from the pulp chamber. The nonsurgical treatment of root canals, especially in difficult cases such as teeth with blocked, narrow or unusually positioned canals, also is a major part of endodontic therapy. Endodontic treatment may also be required for surgical removal of diseased or abnormal (pathologic) tissues, repair procedures associated with the surgical removal of pathologic tissues, repair of cracked teeth or the replacement (replantation) of teeth knocked out (avulsed) by injury. Additional endodontic procedures include: * Surgical removal of tooth structure, such as an apicoectomy, or root-end resection (the removal of the root tip and the surrounding infected tissue of an abscessed tooth), hemisection (the process of cutting a tooth with two roots in half) and bicuspidization (procedure to change tricuspid valve into a functioning bicuspid valve) * Root-end
The procedure is used to help realign the kneecap to a more normal position and relieve pressure on the articular cartilage. In this procedure, the lateral retinaculum is cut and released; this allows the kneecap to return to proper tracking in the trochlear groove (Figure 10). The ligaments heal overtime, and scar tissue fills in the gap left by the surgery (25). In some cases, if a lateral release is not enough, ligament tightening procedures may be the next step for a severe patellar misalignment. This is where the surgeon may also need to realign the quadriceps mechanism, when the tendons on the inside edge of the knee (the medial side) may have to be tightened as well (26).
Inappropriate moving and handling practices may result in tissue damage and contribute to ulcer formation. Once formed, pressure ulcers may prove difficult to treat and their presence may have implications on how a client may be positioned and moved and may further hinder their recovery. Many ulcers could, and should, be prevented (Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), 2001). It is therefore essential that practitioners are aware of those moving and handling techniques that may assist in the prevention of pressure ulcer formation as well as mindful of any practices that may lead to tissue damage, albeit
The need of relining and rebasing are governed by factors like pattern of residual ridge resorption, vertical/horizontal changes in the basal seat area and changes in the edentulous maxilla and mandible CAUSES OF RESIDUAL RIDGE RESORPTION 1.Metabolic diseases: diabetes-osteoporosis-osteomylacia 2. Occlusal disharmonies (premature occlusal contact-uneven bear) 3. Increased vertical dimension of occlusion 4. Continuous wearing of the denture day and night 5. Improper use of denture adhesive 6.
The negative side of sensory loss is that they may find it hard to feed themselves, dressing themselves and that their mobility may deteariate. Also, hobbies and interests can have a negative impact on their lives. Some people may also feel alone and scared due to sensory loss. There is support for the deaf and blind to give them a better outlook on life. 1.4 Steps that can be taken to overcome the negative factors could be that you make sure all areas are clear of obstacles so therefore an individual with eye sight impairment might fall over or fall into.
Also noted is that “serotonin can also be created in the wrong amount which can be absorbed by the wrong parts of the brain.” (2007) Final thought, for those who are living with a chemical imbalance it is very important to take the medications that the doctor has prescribed to them as a means of living better fuller
Unit 229 - Undertake agreed pressure area care Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to pressure area care 1.1 Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores 1.2 Identify pressure sites of the body 1.3 Identify factors which might put an individual at risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores 1.4 Describe how incorrect handling and moving techniques can damage the skin 1.5 Identify a range of interventions that can reduce the risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores 1.6 Describe changes to an individual's skin condition that should be reported Understand good practice in relation to own role when undertaking pressure area care 2.1 Identify legislation and national guidelines affecting pressure area care. 2.2 Describe agreed ways of working relating to pressure area care 2.3 Describe why team working is important in relation to providing pressure area care Be able to follow the agreed care plan 3.1 Describe why it is important to follow the agreed care plan. 3.2 Ensure the agreed care plan has been checked prior to undertaking the pressure area care. 3.3 Identify any concerns with the agreed care plan prior to undertaking the pressure area care. 3.4 Describe actions to take where any concerns with the agreed care plan are noted 3.5 Identify the pressure area risk assessment tools which are used in own work area 3.6 Explain why it is important to use risk assessment tools Understand the use of materials equipment and resources are available when undertaking pressure area care 4.1 Identify a range of aids or equipment used to relieve pressure 4.2 Describe safe use of aids and equipment.