chapter 21

Question 1

To provide individual assessment to help a patient recognize an oral problem.

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Individual assessment score

Question 2

To determine baseline data before experimental factors are introduced.

is planned to determine the effect of an agent or a procedure on the prevention, progression, or control of a disease.

Answer 2

clinical trial

Question 3

To determine the prevalence and incidence of a particular condition occurring within a given population.

study of disease characteristics of populations rather than individuals.

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Epidemiologic Survey

Question 4

To assess the needs of a community.

To help plan community-based health promotion/disease prevention programs

Answer 4

community surveillance

Question 5

measures the presence or absence of a condition.

An example is the biofilm index that measures the presence of dental biofilm without evaluating its effect on the gingiva.

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simple index

Question 6

measures all the evidence of a condition, past and present. An example is the DMFT index for dental caries.

Answer 6

cumulative index

Question 7

Types of Simple and Cumulative Indices

Answer 7

• irreversible index

- reversible index

Question 8

measures conditions that will not change. An example is an index that measures dental caries experience.

Answer 8

irreversible index

Question 9

To assess the thickness of biofilm at the gingival area.

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This index was historically known as plaque index

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biofilm index

Question 10

areas examined in biofilm index

Answer 10

distal
facial
mesial
lingual

Question 11

what is the biofilm score :

A film of biofilm adhering to the free gingival margin and adjacent area of the tooth.

The biofilm may be recognized only after application of disclosing agent or by running the explorer across the tooth surface.

Answer 11

biofilm score: 1

Question 12

what is the biofilm score:

Moderate accumulation of soft deposits within the gingival pocket that can be seen with the naked eye or on the tooth and gingival margin.

Answer 12

2

Question 13

what is the biofilm score :

Abundance of soft matter within the gingival pocket and/or on the tooth and gingival margin.

Answer 13

3

Question 14

To record the presence of dental biofilm on individual tooth surfaces to permit the patient to visualize progress while learning biofilm control.
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This index was previously known as the plaque control record.

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biofilm control record

Question 15

when the patient has reached a __ % level of biofilm control or better, necessary additional periodontal and restorative procedures may be initiated

Answer 15

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Question 16

To determine the location, number, and percentage of biofilm-free surfaces for individual motivation and instruction. Interdental bleeding can also be documented.
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This index was historically called the plaque-free score.

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biofilm free score

Question 17

Evaluate biofilm-free score: Ideally, 100% is the goal. When a patient maintains a percentage under __%, check individual surfaces to determine whether biofilm is usually left in the same areas.

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85

Question 18

To assess the EXTENT of biofilm and debris over a tooth surface.

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Patient Hygiene Performance

Question 19

To assess oral cleanliness by estimating the tooth surfaces covered with debris and/or calculus.

Answer 19

Simplified Oral Hygiene Index

Question 20

Bleeding on gentle probing or flossing is an early sign of _____ inflammation and precedes color changes and enlargement of gingival tissues.

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gingival

Question 21

Bleeding on probing is an indicator of the progression of _______ disease,

Answer 21

periodontal

Question 22

To assess the state of periodontal health of an individual patient.

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Periodontal Screening and Recording

Question 23

To screen and monitor the periodontal status of populations.

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Community Periodontal Index

Question 24

To locate areas of gingival sulcus bleeding and color changes in order to recognize and record the presence of early (initial) inflammatory gingival disease.

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Sulcus Bleeding Index

Question 25

To record the presence or absence of gingival inflammation as determined by bleeding from interproximal gingival sulci.

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Gingival Bleeding Index

Question 26

To assess the presence of inflammation in the interdental area as indicated by the presence or absence of bleeding.

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Eastman Interdental Bleeding Index

Question 27

To assess the severity of gingivitis based on color, consistency, and bleeding on probing.

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gingival index

Question 28

this data is most useful when measuring the prevalence of dental disease in groups rather than individuals.

Answer 28

dental caries experience

Question 29

To determine total dental caries experience, past and present, by recording either the number of affected teeth OR tooth surfaces.

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DMFT

Permanent Dentition: Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth or Surfaces

Question 30

To determine dental caries experience for children. Only primary teeth are evaluated.

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Primary Dentition: Decayed, Missing, and Filled

Question 31

case definitions that determine dental caries experience of children 5 years of age or younger.

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Early Childhood Caries

Question 32

To determine total root caries experience for individuals and groups and provide a direct, simple method for recording and making comparisons.

Answer 32

Root Caries Index

Question 33

To measure the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis.

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Dean’s Fluorosis Index

Question 34

To measure the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis.

More sensitive than Dean’s index in identifying the mildest signs of fluorosis.

Answer 34

Tooth Surface Index of Fluorosis

Question 35

To collect comprehensive data on oral health status and dental treatment needs of a population.

This system is suitable for surveying both adults and children.

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WHO basic screening survery

Question 36

Developed by the ASTDD to provide oral screening for adult, school age, and/or preschool populations.

Answer 36

ASTDD Basic Screening Survey