1999 Hennet Review Of Studies Assesing Plaque Accumulation And Gingival Inflammstion In Dogs

Question 1

What is a clean tooth model ?

Answer 1

Dog with pre existing dental plaque accumulation - scale and polish

Question 2

Plaque index Silness &löe

Answer 2

Measures the thickness of plaque along the gingival margin

Visualise plaque -> teeth are dried with air and not stained

Question 3

What is a plaque index ?

Answer 3

PI plaque index is based on assessment of plaque coverage on teeth after using a fuchsin dye

Question 4

Factors that can influence plaque accumulation

Answer 4

Diet
Saliva
Oral hygiene
Genetics

Question 5

What is the timeframe plaque can accumulate ?

Answer 5

Within 24 to 48 hrs a visible layer of plaque forms and continue to thickens and matures over several days

Question 6

Which are the 4 gingival indexes developed for humans?

Answer 6

1) Loe & Silness Gingival index - bleeding on probing
2) SBI - sulcular bleeding
3) IDI- interdental bleeding index
4) PBI - Papillary bleeding index

Question 8

What is this instrument and what is it used for?

Answer 8

Pressure sensitive probe - for GI - standard probing force of 20 to 25 g

Question 9

A study in beagle dogs showed that periodontal probe using in gingival index is how many diameter large?

Answer 9

6 mm periodontal diameter