Miscellaneous Flashcards
how many readings taken when probing?
6 readings
how do you record probing?
the deepest reading b/w the two line angles
- -proximal readings
- are the ones indicated as the probe is angles and steps into the COL
attachment level
= probe depth
*where the junctional epithelium is at the base of the pocket or sulcus
gingival pocket
on the enamel (the j.e. and the CEJ meet at the same spot)
periodontal pocket
on the cemental or dental surface below the CEJ
bleeding upon probing is an
early sign of inflammation in the gingiva
SBI%
of areas bleeding over # of teeth x4 = SBI%
normal healthy tissues
probe is at the coronal end of the junctional epithelium
4mm = red
PCR %
pt's plaque central record # of areas of plaque over # of teeth x 4 = %
signs of health
no bleeding
tissues firm and pink
decrease in probe
a lot of pivoting w/walking stroke
keeping the shank parallel to the tooth surface
*side of tip is against root (parallel to tooth surface)
COL
area is probed from facial and lingual