Diagnosis and Classification 11/1/16 Flashcards
What are the three components needed for periodontal disease to occur?
- Microbial plaque
- Genetic/host factors
- Acquired/Environmental factors
What percent of the population get gingivitis?
90%
What percent of the population gets periodontitis?
30%
The most recent (2009-2010) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) findings suggest that:
Gingivitis and periodontitis is frequently seen in otherwise healthy individuals
What three things should each patient receive when they come in?
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Treatment plan
What do you need to have before you can make a prognosis or a treatment plan?
-Diagnosis
What helps lead you to a diagnosis?
-History and physical examination
What is a prognosis?
-Risk for disease progression
T/F
Treatment planning depends on patient preferences and expectations
True
What does scaling remove?
Calculus
What does root planing remove?
Plaque biofilm
Are scaling and root planing surgical or non-surgical?
non-surgical
How long after you scale and root plane a patient will it be until you see them and why?
2-6 weeks to see how well you did it should appear better
How long does it take for the pathogenic flora to develop after a complete “perfect” cleaning?
42 days
How many days does it take to see gingivitis after a “perfect” cleaning?
7-10 days
