Instruments for periodontal disease

Question 1

Subgingival

Answer 1

Curettes and mechanical scalers (H6/H7, 204)

Question 2

Supragingival

Answer 2

Curettes, mechanical scalers, hoes, files and sickle scaler

Question 3

Prophylaxis paste

Answer 3

Course: rough and discoloured enamel
Medium: thickly layered plaque and rough, discoloured enamel
Fine: removal of plaque and light discolouration
Extra fine: polishing of teeth and fillings

Question 4

Root surface debridement indication

Answer 4

Pockets >/ 4mm
Bleeding on probing or supparating
Not healing after subgingival sclaing

Question 5

Root surface debridement definition

Answer 5

Removal of plaque and calculus and superficial layer of cementum to render smooth surface and reduce level of surface contamination (endotoxin)