Rafal Trojan

Professional Statement

There are four main categories of oral exams: comprehensive, regular, limited and follow up.

Comprehensive Oral Exam
These evaluations are usually performed when:

It is the patient’s first visit
A patient is seeing a new dentist
It has been a long time since the last dental check-up.
Regular Oral Exam
These evaluations are performed every six months for established patients. They are also referred to as dental checkups. They are used to update the existing information. Sometimes they are accompanied by an X-ray, especially if a long time has passed since the last one, if a dentist suspects an issue with your mouth or if you are experiencing new symptoms and/or pain.

Limited Oral Exam
To diagnose a problem, such as pain or swelling, a limited oral exam is performed. The evaluation focuses on a particular issue or area of your mouth. The dentist will ask questions about the symptoms you are experiencing. In addition to a visual exam, your doctor may also take an X-ray to further understand the root of your problem.