Gingival diagnosis

Question 1

what are the types of code 2 gingival diagnosis?

Answer 1

plaque induced gingivits
drug induced gingival enlargement
pregnancy associated gingivits
unexplained gingivitis and gingival enlargement

Question 2

when do clinical signs of plaque induced gingivitis appear?

Answer 2

7 days or undisturbed plaque accumulation

Question 3

how does inflammatory response differ for plaque induced gingivitis?

Answer 3

more severe in older patients

Question 4

at what point does plaque induced gingivitis become reversible?

Answer 4

after establishment of effective plaque control

Question 5

what type of drugs may induce gingival enlargement?

Answer 5

calcium channel blockers (hypertension)
phenytoin (epilepsy)
ciclosporin (anti-rejection drug for autoimmune disorders)

Question 6

how is pregnancy associated gingivits treated?

Answer 6

OHI
most resolve after birth

Question 7

what could unexplained gingivits be a sign of?

Answer 7

leukaemia

Question 8

how do you describe periodontitis extent?

Answer 8

localised <30%
generalised >30%

Question 9

how do you describe periodontitis stage?

Answer 9

bone loss
I = <15%
II = coronal 1/3rd
III = mis 1/3rd
IV = apical 1/3rd

Question 10

how do you describe periodontitis grade?

Answer 10

%bone loss/ age
A = <0.5
B = 0.5-1
C = >1

Question 11

how do you describe periodontitis stability?

Answer 11

stable = BOP < 10%, pocket depths 4mm/less

in remission = BOP 10%+, pocket depths 4mm/less, no BOP in 4mm pockets

unstable = pocket depths 5mm+, pocket depths 4mm + BOP