non-surgical periodontal treatment Flashcards
what are the 2 periodontal diseases?
plaque induced gingivitis
periodontitis
what kind of conditions are periodontal diseases?
inflammatory
what are periodontal diseases caused by?
formation and persistence of biofilm
describe paque
biofilm-sticky colourless deposit
forms in stages
microbial composition changes from health to disease
what can plaque bacteria attach to?
tooth surfaces, periodontal tissues, connective tissues
what is calculus?
calcified deposits found attached to the surfaces of teeth and other solid structures- often pale yellow/brown
always covered by plaque biofilm
can be supra and subgingival
detected by direct vision, probing or on radiographs
plaque retentive factor
how is periodontitis resisted?
genetic factors:
innate immune response
adaptive immune response
inflammation
what are the risk factors for periodontitis?
environmental: smoking dental plaque accumulation socioeconomic status host-specific: genetic factors overall inflammatory burden
what are the clinical manifestations of ginigvitis?
change in colour of gingivae
marginal gingival swelling
loss of countour (blunting) of interdental papilla
bleeding from gingival margin on probing/brushing
plaque present at gingival margin
no clinical attachment loss or alveolar bone loss
gingival sulcus 3mm or less from gingival margin to base of junctional epithelium at CEJ
what are the clinical manifestations of periodontitis?
loss of periodontal connective tissue attachment
gingival sulcus >3mm from gingival margin to base of junctional epithelium
junctional epithelium migrated apically with formation of true periodontal pocket
alveolar bone loss
what are the stages of periodontal management?
screening
assessment
treatment (as part of overall tx)
monitoring
what is involved in screening?
BPE
what are treatment outcomes affected by?
early diagnosis, prevention and promp intervention
what is the key to early diagnosis?
screening with BPE
what is a BPE?
walking a probe around each teeth, and recording the worst score
describe a WHO probe
ball end 0.5mm diameter
black band 3.5-5.5mm
second black band 8.5-11.5mm
describe an UNC probe
15mm long
markings at each mm and colour coding at 5th, 10th, 15th mm
how is a probe used?
light probing force (20-25g)
nail
incline probe at distal and mesial aspect
what are the requirements for the sextants in BPE?
at least 2 teeth to qualify
3rd molar used if 1 & 2 absent
how are sextants used?
probe walked around sulcus/pockets in each sextant and highest score recorded
what is a score of 0?
pockets <3.5mm, first black band on probe visible
what is a score of 1?
pockets <3.5mm, first black band visible, bop
what is a score of 2?
pockets <3.5mm. first black band visible possible bop, calculus present
what is a score of 3?
probing depth 3.5-5.5mm, first black band partially visible, possible bop, possible calculus
what is a score of 4?
probing depth>5.5mm first black band disappears, possible bop, possible calculus
what does an asterisk mean? *
furcation involvement
-identified in addition to score
what should be done if there is obvious interdental recession?
BPE
full periodontal assessment
what are the possible interpretations of BPE scores?
no need for perio tx
OHI
OHI & removal of plaque retentive factors & calculus
OHI & root surface debridement
OHI, RSD, assess need for more complex tx, referal to specialist
what is BPE screening used for?
assists in reaching a diagnosis- gingivitis/periodontitis
assists in formulation of tx plan or decision to refer
determines if detailed perio charting indicated, or radiographs
what are the options with a BPE code 3?
review after tx and 6 point pocket chart for that sextant
6 point chart before tx and after. full perio exam of all teeth and root surface instrumentation where necessary- only in sextant code 3
why are radiographs taken in perio?
aid diagnosis and helps w/ staging/grading of disease
helps determine progonisis of teeth
assessment of morphology of affected teeth
pattern and degree of alveolar bone loss
monitoring long-term stability of perio health
which radiographs are used?
horizontal & vertical bitewings
periapicals
dental panoramic tomographs
why are horizontal bitewings used?
as long as alveolar crest is visible might show early localised bone loss
presence of poorly contoured rest.
subgingival calculus
why are vertical bitewings used?
provides non distorted views of bone levels in relation to CEJ
can provide better visualisation of bone level than horizontal
difficult to position accurately
why are periapicals preferred?
2-dimensional picture of bone levels in relation to both CEJ’s and total root length
identifies furcation involvement, possible endodontic complications
why would OPT be used?
quicker
less uncomfortable
useful assessment of other pathologies
can distort esp. anteriors
what is the basic perio tx plan/
immediate/emergency care initial/disease control re-evaluation (periodontal surgery) reconstructive maintenance/supportive care
what is disease control?
extraction of hopeless teeth hygiene phase therapy caries management endodontic therapy -dressing & temporisation provisional prostheses
what is hygiene phase therapy?
nonsurgical management dental health education OHI scaling & root surface debridement removal of other plaque retention factors -defective restoration margins, overhangs, crown margins -dentures -orthodontic retainers re-evaluation
what is the aim of hygiene phase therapy?
arrest disease process
regenerate lost tissue
maintain periodontal health long term
how do you complete dental health education?
educate the px modifiable risk factors plaque control behavioural change -risk factor management -effective plaque removal -professional mechanical plaque removal
what is the soler pneumonic? (communication)
Square on to px Open posture, no crossed arms Lean forward, look interested Eye contact Relaxed demeanor
how do you explain the disease to px?
pictures/diagrams
radiographs- extend of disease- bone loss
disclose plaque and show areas px missing
show sites of disease-inflamed, bleeding gingivae and health in motion
see and modify toothbrush technique using face miror, show and advise what interdental cleaning aids are required
check understanding
what history is important for risk factor intervention?
medical issues:
- diabetes, controlled?
- dental attendance- hygienist, why?
- smoking- how long, when stop, cessation
- holistic- lifestyle factors: stress, poor diet
what is a modified plaque and bleeding score?
partial mouth recording system rather than full mouth plaque and bleeding score
standardised and reproducible method to assess px engagement