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Ad. Perio exam 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What pressure setting is the sub gingival irrigation syring tip designed for?

A

LOW pressure setting

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2
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With at home irrigation is using plain water as effective as using other solutions

A

YES. Water is just as effective

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3
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Professionally applied irrigation has LIMITED benefits. True/false?

A

TRUE

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4
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Can you use an uultrasonic tip to apply sub gingival irrigation?

A

YES

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5
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Can you use alcohol for irrigation?

A

NO. Alcohol is not acceptable

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6
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Where is the flushing zone?

A

depth of fluid penetration within a subgingival sulcus or periodontal pocket.
(How far down the irrigation goes to reach the sulcus of the pocket =flushing zone)

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7
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What is the most effective antimicrobial agent for long-term control of plaque biofilm and gingivitis?

A

Controlled- release delivery devices ORRR dentifrices and oral rinses

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8
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What are side effects of chlorhexidine?

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  • allergic reaction
  • extrinsic tooth staining
  • tongue discoloration
  • alteration in taste
  • increase formation of calculus
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9
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What does systemic delivery mean?

A

administering chemical agents, such as an antibiotic, in the form of a capsule or tablet
-enters bloodstream and circulates throughout body

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10
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What describes topical delivery of a chemical agent?

A

Placing chemical agent into the mouth or even into a periodontal pocket

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11
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What are steps in the reevaluation appointment?

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  • The first step in the reevaluation appointment is to do a medical status update for
  • the patient.
  • The second step is to perform a thorough periodontal assessment.
  • The third step is to do a comparison of the results of the patient’s initial periodontal assessment with the results of the patient’s reevaluation assessment.
  • The fourth step is to make appropriate decisions related to the next steps in therapy.
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12
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How long does it usually take for hypersensitivity to cease on its own after treatment?

A

few weeks

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13
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What is the hydrodynamic theory?

A

Fluid Movement

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14
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Do patients with exposed root surfaces always need to be referred to a periodontist?

A

NO!

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15
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How long should a hygienist wait when reassessing tissue healing?

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1 month

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16
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What is the primary pattern of healing after instrumentation?

A

formation of long junctional epithelium

17
Q

Is it necessary to remove cementum or repeatedly scale an area to bring it to a healthy state?

A

NO

18
Q

What is the goal of perio instrumentation?

A

To render root surface and pocket space acceptable to healing

19
Q

Who needs to be involved in perio therapy for it to be effective and successful?

A

The entire dental team and the patient

20
Q

Who should receive non surgical perio therapy?

A

Patients with plaque associated gingivitis or chronic perio

21
Q

How many seconds should solution flow in the area when irrigating before moving to the next area?

A

5-6 seconds

22
Q

Does the water pic have anything to do with the flossing zone

A

No

23
Q

Supre gingival irrigation is used to reduce the bacteria where?

A

Above the gingival margin

24
Q

These are useful for cleaning furcation

A

A toothpick (in a holder) and an end tufted brush

25
Q

Reevaluation of chronic perio patients are usually when?

A

4-6 weeks after treatment

26
Q

What is a type I embrasure and best used to clean

A

Space filled by the interdental papilla and best cleaned with dental floss

27
Q

What is a type II embrasure and best used to clean it?

A

height of intedental papilla is reduced and best cleaned with interdental brushes and wooden toothpicks

28
Q

What is a type III embrasure and best used to clean it?

A

interdental papilla is missing best cleaned with interdental brush and end tuft brushes

29
Q

Indication for a water flosser

A

Individuals on periodontal maintence
Individuals noncompliant with dental floss
Individuals with special needs

30
Q

Benefits of a water flosser

A 
Removal of biofilm
Reduces bleeding
Reduces gingivitis
Reduces periodontal pathogens
Reduces inflammatory mediators

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