Miscellaneous Flashcards

1
Q

how many readings taken when probing?

A

6 readings

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2
Q

how do you record probing?

A

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
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3
Q

attachment level

A

= probe depth

*where the junctional epithelium is at the base of the pocket or sulcus

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4
Q

gingival pocket

A

on the enamel (the j.e. and the CEJ meet at the same spot)

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5
Q

periodontal pocket

A

on the cemental or dental surface below the CEJ

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6
Q

bleeding upon probing is an

A

early sign of inflammation in the gingiva

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7
Q

SBI%

A

of areas bleeding over # of teeth x4 = SBI%

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8
Q

normal healthy tissues

A

probe is at the coronal end of the junctional epithelium

4mm = red

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9
Q

PCR %

A
pt's plaque central record 
# of areas of plaque over # of teeth x 4 = %
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10
Q

signs of health

A

no bleeding
tissues firm and pink
decrease in probe

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11
Q

a lot of pivoting w/walking stroke

A

keeping the shank parallel to the tooth surface

*side of tip is against root (parallel to tooth surface)

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12
Q

COL

A

area is probed from facial and lingual

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