Assessment and screening: BPE

Question 1

BPE criteria

Answer 1

Bleeding on probing (BPE probe)
Presence of calculus
Presence of other retention factors e.g. overhanging restorations
Pocket probing depth (WHO probe 621)
Score is per sectant

Question 2

Use of BPE probe

Answer 2

Highest score in each sextant recorded
Pace between tooth and soft tissue, follow tooth morphology
Use correct amount of force (20-25 grams)
Are you hitting calculus? Can you feel CEJ?
Bucally to lingually

Question 3

BPE code 0

Answer 3

No pockets >3.5mm
No calculus/ overhangs
No bleeding after probing
Black band completely visible

Question 4

BPE code 1

Answer 4

No pockets >3.5mm
No calculus/ overhangs
Bleeding after probing
Black band completely visible

Question 5

BPE code 2

Answer 5

No pockets >3.5mm
Supra- or subgingival calculus/ overhangs
Black band completely visible

Question 6

BPE code 3

Answer 6

Probing depth 3.5-5.5mm

Black band partially visible, pocket depth 4-5mm

Question 7

BPE code 4

Answer 7

Pocket depth 6mm or more, probing depth >5.5mm

Black band entirely within the pocket

Question 8

BPE code *

Answer 8

Furcation involvement

Question 9

BPE code 0: px instructions

Answer 9

Provide px with encouragement

Question 10

BPE code 1: px instructions

Answer 10

Plaque score, OH instruction

Question 11

BPE code 2: px instructions

Answer 11

Plaque score, OH instruction, scale and polish, adjust retention factors

Question 12

BPE code 3: px instructions

Answer 12

Plaque score, OH instruction, pocket probing depths, bleeding score, diagnosis, further treatment (NSPT)

Question 13

BPE code 4: px instructions

Answer 13

Plaquescore, OH instruction, pocket probing depths, bleeding score, diagnosis, further treatment (NSPT may or may not be followed by surgery)

Question 14

Plaque score

Answer 14

(Total number tooth parts with plaque)/ (6 x number teeth present) x 100% = %

Question 15

Bleeding index

Answer 15

(Total number tooth parts with bleeding)/ (6 x number teeth present) x 100% = %