DT 5 Periodontics

Question 1

Define Periodontics

Answer 1

treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues

Question 2

PERIOdontis requires __ years of educational training

Answer 2

3 years

Question 3

PERIO Indications

Answer 3

improve esthetic

OSC access

Improve prognosis -restore contour of bone

Question 4

PERIO Ccontraindications

Answer 4

Cost $

Esthetic

Age/health

Limtiation of procedure

Question 5

Of PERIO probing measurement for each tooth is ____

Answer 5

6 measurements are taken

Question 6

2 nonsurgical PERIO procedures

Answer 6

Scaling and root planing

Question 7

Gingival curettage

Answer 7

remove necrotic cell from pocket wall

1-2 units prior to scaling and root planing

usually local anesthetic is administered

often require 1-2 appt if suture and dressing placed

Question 8

PERIO SURG 3 procedure that remove, reshape and contour tissue

Answer 8

Curettage
Gingivectomy
gingivoplasty

Question 9

Gingivectomy

Answer 9

removing excess gingiva with surg knife

4-6 units billed by sextants

multiple appts

Question 10

Ginivoplasty

Answer 10

reshaping and contour of gingival tissue

AFTER Gingevectomy

1-2 units

multiple appts

Question 11

Soft Tissue Grafts

Answer 11

Creates root coverage

e.g if recession is present

4-6 units

2 appts- dressing and suture

Question 12

Pedicle graft

Answer 12

moves gingiva from adjacent tooth

retain own blood supply

Question 13

Free Gingival soft tissue graft

Answer 13

usually harvested from palate,

blood supply is not attached

Question 14

Periodontal flap surgery

Answer 14

gingiva is pushed to create flap”

allows for scaling and root planning

to recontour/ remove bone

2 appts Periodontal dressing/suture

Question 15

purpose of a periodontal dressing

Answer 15

hold flap in place

protect tissue (during eating or drinking)

minimize post op pain /infection

support mobile teeth during healing

Question 16

Perio:OSSEOUS Surgery

Answer 16

reshape /contour bone

To remove defect

Question 17

Osteoplasty

Answer 17

bone contoured and reshaped

units combined with ostectomy or implant

req 2 appt- preio dress/suture

Question 18

Ostectomy

Answer 18

remove bone/ defects in bone

4-8 units

for crown lengthening and recontouring

2 appts- preio dressing/suture

Question 19

IMPLANT

Answer 19

anchored to support prosthodontics

require 4 appt

1- place implant/tighten 3-6 month

2- attach abutment

3- check healing

4- crown appt

Question 20

IMPLANT PURPOSE

Answer 20

support dentures and bridges

eliminate need partial dentures

prevent bone loss and recession

enhance pt confidence

Question 21

3 Types of Implants

Answer 21

ENDOsteal - MOST COMMON

SUBPERIOsteal

TRANSOsteal

Question 22

Specialists Involved in placement of implants POPE

Answer 22

• Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
• Prosthodontist
• Periodontist
• experienced dental lab technician

Question 23

Periodontal Surgery Follow up Appts

Answer 23

1-2 weeks post sugery

to remove dressing and check healing

DRC DOES NOT BIL, NO CHARGE

Question 24

Debridement.

Answer 24

removal of calculus, deposits, and stains

Question 25

Mobility

Answer 25

Movement of a tooth in its socket

1-2 mm healthy

Question 26

Use of laser Advantages

Answer 26

heals faster

less procedure time

reduce contamination and bleeding

Question 27

Splint or Ligation

Answer 27

Stabilizes mobile teeth, may be placed to support teeth involved with Soft Tissue and Osseous surgical procedures