midterm key points Flashcards
1
Q
soft brush, bristles 45 degrees toward gingiva=what technique?
A
bass sulcular technique
2
Q
best post surgical brushing technique
A
charter’s methode, don’t enter sulcus
-45 degrees toward crown
3
Q
good for cleaning D of back teeth
A
end tufted brushes
4
Q
what does the amplitude on cavitron control?
A
the magnitude of change in the oscillating variable
5
Q
what does the power setting on cavitron control?
A
the amplitude, but NOT the frequency
6
Q
mechanisms of action for cavitron
A
- mechanical
- irrigation
- cavitation
- acoustic microstreaming
7
Q
what are systemic/environmental factors that affect periodontal prognosis?
A
- smoking
- diabetes
- patient cooperation
8
Q
prognostic categories at VCU
A
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
9
Q
Good prognosis aspects
A
- adequate remaining bone support
- adequate possibilities to control etiologic factors and establish a maintainable dentition
- adequate patient cooperation
- NO systemic/environmental factors or if systemic factors are present, they are well controlled
10
Q
Fair prognosis (pd aspects)
A
- less than adequate remaining bone support
- adequate maintenance possible
- acceptable patient cooperation
- presence of limited systemic/environmental factors
11
Q
for a combined perio-endo lesion, what is treated first?
A
endo therapy is first
-then removal of palque and calculus, then tooth evaluation
