Complications while Probing Flashcards

1
Q

what are some complications while probing?

A
  1. bleeding SBI
  2. sensitivity
  3. calculus
  4. saliva
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what is meant by bleeding SBI?

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indicates inflammation (disease)

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what is meant by sensitivity?

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“feels like a dull pressure”; can be tender, especially if advanced perio exits

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what is meant by calculus complication?

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bump into a led; need to scale or move probe over ledge

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5
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what is meant by saliva complication?

A

use air to see your #’s on the probe

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