Oral hygiene instruction and BPE presentation Flashcards
what is the aetiological agent for gingivitis and periodontitis
plaque
define plaque induced ginigvitis
an inflammatory response of the ginigival tissues resulting from bacterial plaque accumulation located at and below the gingival margin
what are the clinical signs of plaque induced gingivitis
- bleeding on probing
- high plaque score
- high bleeding scores
- gingival swelling and redness
what does the patient notice with plaque induced gingivitis
- blood in saliva
- bleeding with toothbrushing and interdental cleaning
- bad breath
key points to know about plaque induced gingivitis
- reversible inflammation of the gingival tissues
- swelling and bleeding at the gingival margins
- risk factor for periodontitis
- probing depths ≤3mm
- no attachment loss
- no radiographic bone loss
define periodontitis
an inflammatory disease initiated by bacteria which, in susceptible people, cause severe inflammation and loss of bone around the teeth
clinical signs of periodontitis
- bleeding on probing
- radiographic bone loss
- gingival recession
- probing depths ≤4mm (clinical attachment loss)
what the patient notices with periodontitis
- blood in saliva
- bleeding with toothbrushing and interdental cleaning
- bad breath
- black triangles
- tooth movement
key points to know for periodontitis
- inflammation of the supporting structures of the teeth
- bleeding on probing in active disease
- probing depths ≤4mm
- radiographic bone loss
- susceptible patients most at risk for tooth loss
- can be modified by systemic disease
What 3 booklets do i need to read
- the good practitioner’s guide to periodontology
- guidelines for effective prevention of periodontal diseases
- SDCEP prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases in primary care
What questions do you ask in a dental history
- how often do you brush your teeth
- do you use a manual or powered toothbrush
- what toothpaste do you use
- do you clean in between your teeth with floss or interdental brushes
- do you use any mouthrinse?
- do you attend the dentist regularly
- do you have your teeth cleaned by the dentist/ hygienist?
How do you screen for periodontal disease
the basic periodontal examination (BPE)
How is the mouth divided in a BPE exam
into sextants
UR7-UR4, UR3-UL3, UL4-UL7, LR7-LR4, LR3,LL3, LL4-LL7
What do you record in a BPE
the highest score recorded in each sextant
What tool do you use for a BPE
WHO CPITN probe is walked around the gingival margin of the teeth