16. treatment planning Flashcards
what is the definition of periodontal diseases?
group of diseases affecting the periodontal tissues, representing an immune reaction to adjacent microbial plaque
what is the definition of periodontal health?
the outcome of the balance between bacteria of the dental plaque and the host immune system
what are 3 treatment strategies of periodontal diseases?
I. mechanical disruption
II. systemic antibiotics or local antimicrobials
III. host modulation therapy
what is the main goal of treatment of periodontal disease?
plaque control
removal of plaque retention factors
what does a BPE score of 0 mean?
no calculus or overhangs
no bleeding on probing
black band entirely visible
what does a BPE score of 1 mean?
no calculus or overhangs
bleeding on probing
blackboard entirely visible
what does a BPE score of 2 mean?
supra or sub gingival calculus or overhangs
black band entirely visible
what does a BPE score of 3 mean?
black band partially visible indicating a probing depth of 4-5mm
what does a BPE score of 4 mean?
black band disappears indicating pocket of 6mm or more
what does a BPE score of * mean?
furcation involvement
what does PMPR stand for?
professional mechanical plaque removal
what is supra gingival PMPR?
targeting the biofilm formed above the gingival line
first step of PMPR treatment
what is sub gingival PMPR?
biofilm that causes problems, indicates inflammation, hidden pockets below gingiva
if we remove the thin cementum during PMPR what does it cause?
exposed dentine
what is calculus?
calcified plaque