Hygine Phase Therepy- Treatment

Question 1

What is the aim of HPT initial phase

Answer 1

Remove all plaque and calculus
Get rid of any disease and inflammation
Maintain periodontal health long term

Question 2

What are the 3 phases of periodontal therapy?

Answer 2

Initial phase
Corrective phase
Supportive phase

Question 3

What oral hygiene instruction advice would you give to a pt

Answer 3

Interdental brushes
Floss
Toothbrushing
Disclosing tablets
Diet

Question 4

3 plaque retention factors?

Answer 4

Overhangs
Dentures
Implants

Question 5

How long should you wait after PMPR for response to treatment ?

Answer 5

3 months

Question 6

what happens at the corrective phase?

Answer 6

if the results are successful with HPT the corrective phase is if any surgery, fillings or extractions are needed.

Question 7

what happens at the supportive phase therapy?

Answer 7

monitoring the patient to see progression or if the disease is re occurring