Basic Periodontal Examination, Disclosing and Oral Hygiene Instruction Flashcards
what is the etiological agent of gingivitis and periodontitis?
plaque
plaque induced gingivitis
an inflammatory response of the gingival tissues resulting from bacterial plaque accumulation located at and below the gingival margin
4 clinical signs of plaque induced gingivitis
Bleeding on probing
High plaque score
High Bleeding scores
Gingival swelling and rednes
what will the patient notice in plaque induced gingivitis?
Blood in saliva
Bleeding with toothbrushing and interdental cleaning
Bad breath (Halitosis)
Key features of plaque induced gingivitis
REVERSIBLE inflammation of the gingival tissues
Swelling and bleeding at the gingival margins
Risk Factor for Periodontitis
Probing depths ≤3mm
No attachment loss
No radiographic bone loss
definition of periodontitis
an inflammatory disease initiated by bacteria which, in susceptible people, cause severe inflammation and loss of bone around the teeth.
clinical signs of periodontitis
Bleeding on probing
Radiographic bone loss
Gingival recession
Probing depths ≥4mm (Clinical attachment loss)
similar to plaque induced gingivitis
what will a patient with periodontitis notice?
Blood in saliva
Bleeding with toothbrushing and interdental cleaning
Bad breath (Halitosis)
Black triangles
Tooth movement
key features of periodontitis
Inflammation of the supporting structures of the teeth (gingiva and bone)
Bleeding on probing in active disease
Probing depths ≥4mm
Radiographic bone loss
Susceptible patients most at risk for tooth loss – Can be modified by systemic disease
NOT REVERSIBLE - halt the progression to get patient stable
good questions to ask when taking a dental history
How often do you brush your teeth?
Do you use a manual or powered toothbrush?
What toothpaste do you use?
Do you clean in between your teeth with floss or interdental brushes
Do you use any mouth rinse?
Do you attend the dentist regularly?
Do you have your teeth cleaned by the dentist/hygienist?
reason for taking dental history
Identify the oral hygiene and regime the patient uses
- Risk assessing for periodontitis with straightforward Qs
what is the mouth divided into for the basic periodontal examination?
sextants
7-4, 3-3, 4-7
wisdom teeth not included
screening tool for periodontal disease
Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE)
what probe is used in the BPE
WHO CPITN probe
what is the height of the black band on the WHO CPITN probe?
3.5-5.5mm
how to carry out a BPE
insert probe down the long axis of the tooth
walk WHO CPITN probe around gingival line and will fall into pocket
ball end can catch calculus under gum
what does a BPE indicate
what further assessment and periodontal treatment the patient requires
BPE Score 0
No probing depths > 3.5mm, no calculus/overhangs, no bleeding after probing
Black band completely visible
BPE Score 1
No probing depths > 3.5mm, no calculus/overhangs, bleeding after probing
Black band completely visible
BPE Score 2
No probing depths > 3.5mm, supra- or sub-overhangs, bleeding after probing
Black band completely visible
BPE Score 3
Probing depth(s) of 3.5 – 5.5mm present
Black band partially visible
BPE Score 4
Probing depth(s) of 6mm or more present
Black band entirely within pocket
BPE Score *
Furcation involvement
fluoride content of toothpaste in adults with permanent dentition
1350-1500ppm fluoride
desensitising toothpaste
use of potassium-, stannous fluoride-, potassium and stannous fluoride-, calcium sodium phosphosilicate-, and arginine-containing desensitizing toothpastes for dentin hypersensitivity
block dentinal tubules
what does chlorohexidine mouth wash do
reduce plaque build up and gingivitis