Lecture 3- Seminar on Prev. and control of perio diseases

Question 1

… is the extent in which an intervention does more good than harm under ideal circumstances

Answer 1

efficacy

Question 2

…. is the extent in which an intervention does more good than harm when provided under usual circumstances of health care practice

Answer 2

effectiveness

Question 3

supragingival and subgingival (….) instrumentation is necessary to accomplish baseline health for …. reduction

Answer 3

(if indicated)

plaque biofilm

Question 4

how often should visits be for plaque biofilm reduction?

Answer 4

based on factors/indicators:
poor OH
hx perio dz
CAL
Furcation
smoking diabetes

Question 5

steps to deal with dentin sensitivity

Answer 5

toothpaste
gel/varnish/mouthwash
soft tissue surgery
root canal

Question 6

does SRP causes sensitivity

Answer 6

yes 1 week

Question 7

what is the problem with interdental flossing

Answer 7

technique sensitive

some evidence that reduces gingivitis as adjunct to brushing

low compliance

Question 8

T/F interdental brushes remove plaque better than flossing

Answer 8

true (but cant use when healthy b/c not enough space)

Question 9

powered interdental devices are good for

Answer 9

implants

Question 10

does it matter if a patient uses water vs. mouthwash

Answer 10

matters for specific patients (caries, gingivitis)

Question 11

do we need to rinse to control plaque accumulation

Answer 11

depends on the case

Question 12

what is the etiology of halitosis

Answer 12

intra-oral
extra-oral
pseudo
transient

Question 13

can we treat halitosis with mouthrinses

Answer 13

by iteself no, mechanical needed as well

Question 14

motivational interviews vs. traditional OHI- difference?

Answer 14

OARS (open-ended question, affirmations, reflections and summary) allows you to let the patient do the talking and discover what is important to them. Then you have the chance to link this finding to their oral health

vs.

something is wrong with you and i’m going to fix it