#87 Über Wurzelbehandlungen aufklären – Consulting the Patient to a Root Canal Treatment

00:00:03: Sabine Nemec: Herzlich willkommen zu Dental English to go. Ich bin Sabine Nemec und lade Euch ein, mit diesem Podcast Euer Englisch aufzufrischen. Ich möchte Euch zeigen, dass es ganz leicht ist, sich im Praxisalltag auf Englisch zu verständigen. Jede Woche schauen wir uns eine bestimmte Situation in der Zahnarztpraxis an und trainieren/üben die passenden Vokabeln und die richtige Aussprache. So here is your weekly dose of language refresher.

00:00:33: In this lesson we will talk about consulting and assessing the patient on a root canal treatment. So, let’s start! It is always a good choice to turn to a root canal expert, called an endodontist, when dealing with severe dental issues related to a tooth’s pulp. Bei massiven Problemen mit der Pulpa ist es immer eine gute Entscheidung, sich an einen Spezialisten für Endodontie zu wenden. Endodontist’s are specially trained and experienced in diagnosing and treating root canal problems, therefore making them the go-to professionals for preserving damaged or infected teeth. They will always try their best to save affected teeth whenever they can.

00:01:36: Let’s look at some helpful sentences and questions for the consultation: An endodontic consultation appointment will highlight all of your options on finding a solution to your situation. Did your dentist already advise you of your situation? Did your dentist take dental X-rays of the affected tooth?

00:02:10: Asking the Patient About his or her Dental Problems and a Basic Diagnosis: Do you have pain in your tooth? How long have you had this pain? Is the pain constant or does it come and go? Does the pain get worse at night or when you eat? Do you feel sensitivity to hot or cold drinks? Have you noticed any swelling around the tooth or your gums?

00:02:59: Checking the Information Status of a Patient on Root Canal Treatment: Do you know what a root canal treatment is? Would you like me to explain the procedure to you? The treatment will remove the infected tissue inside your tooth—do you have any concerns about this? Do you have any allergies to anesthesia or medications?

00:03:41: Discussing the Treatment Procedure and Aftercare with the Patient: Would you like local anesthesia to make the procedure painless? Do you prefer to take a break during the treatment? After the procedure, do you have someone to take you home? Do you have any questions about the aftercare? Would you like pain management recommendations?

00:04:57: Here are some sentences on how a dentist assesses the need for a root canal treatment using X-rays and pulp tests: "We will take an X-ray to check for deep decay, infection, or abscesses around the root of your tooth." "The X-ray helps us see if there is any bone loss or damage to the surrounding tissues." "By examining the X-ray, we can determine if the pulp inside your tooth is inflamed or infected." "We will perform a cold test to check if your tooth is still responsive to temperature changes." "A lack of response to the cold test may indicate that the nerve inside your tooth is dead." "We might use an electric pulp test to see if the nerve inside your tooth is still functioning properly." "I will gently tap on your tooth to see if there is any tenderness or discomfort." "If you feel pain when biting down, it could be a sign of an infected pulp." "We will check for visible cracks, deep cavities, or gum swelling near the affected tooth." "Persistent pain, prolonged sensitivity, and swelling often indicate the need for a root canal treatment."

00:07:09: Here is your overview of the vocabulary of this week’s lesson: to assess – etwas beurteilen, etwas auswerten to tap – klopfen to determine – etwas bestimmen, etwas entscheiden to get worse – sich verschlechtern painless – schmerzfrei prolonged – länger anhaltend persistent – hartnäckig, fortdauernd aftercare – Nachsorge bone loss – Knochenabbau affected teeth – betroffene Zähne

00:08:09: Das war unsere Lesson für diese Woche. Nächste Woche befassen wir uns mit den Vor- und Nachteilen einer Wurzelbehandlung. Wenn Ihr noch mehr Dental Englisch trainieren wollt, empfehle ich Euch mein Buch „Dental English“, erschienen im Quintessenz Verlag, oder auch die Fachzeitschrift „Team Journal“ – hier findet Ihr in jeder Ausgabe eine Übung. Vielen Dank fürs Zuhören. Wenn es Euch gefallen hat, dann abonniert diesen Podcast. Es gibt jeden Montag eine neue Folge – überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Wenn Ihr Fragen habt, dann schreibt auf Instagram oder an podcast@quintessenz.de. Alle Links und Adressen findet ihr auch in den Shownotes. Ich sage: Goodbye and see you next week! Das war Dental English to go mit Sabine Nemec: der Englisch-Podcast für den Praxisalltag – ein Quintessence Podcast.