BPE Flashcards
What probe is used for BPE?
WHO ball ended probe
black band from 3.5mm-5.5mm
How do you take BPE?
Insert into sulcus with a walking motion
What teeth are not included in BPE?
third molars
What teeth are recorded in each sextant?
4-7 in each sextant for upper and lower posterior teeth
3-3 for upper and lower anterior teeth
What score do you record in each sextant?
The highest score
FDI dental charting list sextants
URQ - 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
ULQ - 21, 22, 23, 23, 25, 25, 27
LLQ - 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
LRQ - 41, 42, 43, ,44, 45, 46, 47
BPE code of 0
black band entirely visible
no bleeding/plaque/calculus
BPE code of 1
black band entirely visible
bleeding on probing
BPE code of 2
black band entirely visible
plaque/calculus present
overhanging restorations
BPE code of 3
black band partially visible
recession/mobility
BPE code of 4
black band fully submerged in the sulcus
mobility/recession
When would a * be placed
only when furcation is involved
What is BPE for and not for?
BPE is for screening and NOT diagnosis
For patients with a code 3 what would occur after periodontal therapy?
R/V in 3 months and record 6PPC for that sextant ONLY where code 3 was identified
For patients with code 4?
A full 6PPC for full dentition