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Grunduntersuchung

Grunduntersuchung is a German term for the basic initial examination used in medical and dental practice. It is the first comprehensive assessment of a patient’s health status, intended to identify obvious health problems, establish a baseline, and guide further diagnostics and treatment.

In general medical care, a Grunduntersuchung typically includes a structured anamnesis, general observation, and the measurement

In dentistry, the Grunduntersuchung refers to the initial oral health examination. It commonly includes recording dental

Documentation and outcome: findings are recorded in the patient chart, a problem list is created, and a

Significance and limitations: Grunduntersuchung provides a baseline and helps detect urgent issues early, but it is

of
vital
signs
(blood
pressure,
heart
rate,
respiratory
rate,
temperature).
The
clinician
may
perform
a
targeted
physical
examination
of
relevant
body
systems
(such
as
cardiovascular,
respiratory,
abdominal,
and
neurological
systems)
and
assess
functional
status
and
risk
factors.
history,
inspection
of
intraoral
tissues,
assessment
of
caries
risk,
examination
of
teeth
and
restorations,
periodontal
status,
mucosal
health,
and
evaluation
of
occlusion
and
jaw
function,
along
with
an
assessment
of
oral
cancer
risk.
Radiographs
or
other
imaging
are
added
as
needed.
treatment
plan
or
referral
is
planned
based
on
the
results.
not
a
full
diagnostic
workup;
additional
history,
tests,
and
specialist
evaluations
may
be
required.