intra-oral examination Flashcards
5 Functions of periondontal probe
- Measure depth of sulcus
- Measure size of lesion
- Access for presence of bleeding
- Measure recession
- Detect subgingival calculus
Clinical Attachment Loss
Distance from CEJ to to base of pocket
Function of inflammation
destroy invaders and prepare area for healing & repair
Is there loss of attachment in gingivitis?
No, it is reversible
3 Observations with gingivitis
- Severe inflammation of gingival margin
- Bulbous interproximal papillae
- Heavy bleeding with probing
3 Observations with periodontitis
- Slightly inflamed gingiva
- Dark pink to bluish pink interproximally & marginally
- Dark colour usually associated with subgingival calculus
4 Observations with healthy gingiva
- Stippled attached gingiva
- uniform coral pink colour
- Pointed papillae filling interproximal spaces
- knife-edged marginal gingiva
Most common teeth to suffer focal hypocalcification
Maxillary incisors
Most common teeth to have accessory root
single-rooted: mandibular 2nd premolars & canines
multi-rooted: 3rd molars
4 Types of enamel dysplasia
- enamel hypoplasia
- enamel hypocalcification - amelogensis imperfecta
- enamel hypocalcification - enamel fluorosis
- enamel hypocalcification - focal hypocalcification
Where is talon cusp found
Lingual surface of anterior teeth
Dens evaginatus
Most affected teeth?
enamel-covered tubercle
permanent pre-molars
Most affected teeth of Dens in Dente
Maxillary lateral incisors
Most affected teeth of germination
Anterior teeth
Primary teeth
Taurodontia
Which type of teeth does it occur in?
Long pulp chamber
permanent teeth ONLY
