Gingival Conditions

Question 1

When documenting what do you record in gingival assessment?

Answer 1

ABNORMAL conditions

Question 2

Inflammation= increased what? (3)

Answer 2

Blood flow, permeability of capillaries, collection of defense cells and tissue fluid

Question 3

The main difference between perio and gingivitis?

Answer 3

Junctional epithelium has migrated

Question 4

Record what 3 clinical characteristics about gingiva?

Answer 4

Color, contour (shape), consistency (tone)

Question 5

Terms for extent:
Localized
Generalized

Answer 5

1 or few teeth (group or area)

Throughout the sextant arch or mouth

Question 6

Terms for Degree of distribution:
Marginal-
Papillary-
Diffuse-

Answer 6

Change in free or marginal gingiva

Involving papilla but not free gingiva

Attached gingiva is involved as well as free, frequently located

Question 7

Normal gingival color

Answer 7

Pale pink or coral

*melanin pigmentation- based on skin color

Question 8

Healthy contour (shape and size):

Marginal-

Papilla-

Attached-

Answer 8

Knife life, close to tooth

Triangle, fills embrasure space, flat

Follows alv bone

Question 9

Abnormal marginal gingival contour

Answer 9

Rounded
Rolled
Clefting

Question 10

Abnormal papillary contour

Answer 10

Enlarged
Bulbous
Blunted
Cratered

Question 11

Healthy gingival consistency

Answer 11

Firm and resilient when probed, smooth, snug, stippled

Question 12

Abnormal gingival consistency :

Edematous-

Answer 12

Fluid filled tissues, loose and enlarged, shiney, sensitive

Question 13

Purposes of periodontal charting

Answer 13

Aid in diagnosis of periodontal condition like gingivitis or periodontitis, baseline, treatment planning, legal reasons, evaluating success

Question 14

SBI=sulcular bleeding index

Answer 14

of areas bleeding divided by (#of teeth X 4)

Question 15

PCR= plaque control record steps

Pcr formula

Answer 15

of surfaces with plaque/(# of surfaces available X 4)

Disclose,
Examine 4 areas-m,d,f,l
Record areas with dot

Question 16

5 signs of inflammation

Answer 16

Heat
Redness
Pain
Swelling
Loss of function

Question 17

You must address changes in (3) to patient..

Answer 17

Bleeding, probe depths, gingival conditions

Question 18

The reassessment is done at _____ of last appointment

Answer 18

Beginning