GP / Perio Interactions (Griffin) Flashcards
What are 3 roles of a specialist in dentistry?
- Assist the general dentist in obtaining successful solutions to most dental problems
- Assist the general dentist in maintaining oral health of the patient
- Improve education, stimulate research, and define quality expectations in their area
What dental procedures can you do as a general dentist?
Any dental procedure that you feel confident and proficient in performing
What is required to determine what you can do as a general dentist?
A combination of education, clinical competency, skill level, and comfort level
What are 5 periodontal procedures that the general dentist should be able to perform?
- Treat gingivitis
- Treat mild periodontitis
- Perform local antibiotic delivery
- Occlusal adjustments
- Provide pain management for acute periodontal abscesses
What is the distance from the crest of one to the CEJ?
2mm
What are some periodontal patient types a general dentist might consider referring?
- Early onset periodontitis
- Moderate to advanced periodontitis
- Mucogingival problems
- Drug-induced periodontitis
- Periodontal pathology
- Crown extension surgery
- Severe systemic and health issues affecting treatment
What is the best treatment of choice when a general dentist is considering a referral?
Early referral
What are some reasons why early referral is better for the patient with respect to periodontitis?
- Better results due to early intervention
- Less attachment loss due to early intervention
- More teeth saved
If the treatment you are rendering is not achieving optimal results, what should the general dentist do?
Refer
What is accepting 6mm pockets at 3 month recalls: perio maintenance or observatory neglect?
Observatory neglect (must do something to improve that area)
