Important 2

Question 1

reduced periodontium

Answer 1

probing 3mm or less
has been attachment loss: past from disease or not from disease
tissues may be healthy
biofilm-induced gingivitis

Question 2

if the disease is not stable what cannot be used

Answer 2

reduced periodontium statement can not be used

Question 3

most common form of perio disease

Answer 3

dental biofilm-induced gingivitis

Question 4

3 categories of modifying factors

Answer 4

systemic conditions
oral/local factors enhancing plaque biofilm
drug-influenced gingival enlargements

Question 5

drug influenced gingival enlargements

Answer 5

anticonvulsants
calcium channel-blockers
immunosuppressants

Question 6

med history review

Answer 6

meds associated with gingival enlargements
meds associated with xerostomia

Question 7

gingival description

Answer 7

characteristics: color, contour
extent: localized or generalized
distribution: papillary, marginal, diffuse
severity: mild, moderate, severe