Oral hygiene instruction/BPE Flashcards

1
Q

What is the etiological agent of all periodontal diseases

A

plaque

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2
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Define plaque induced gingivitis

A

inflammatory response of the gingival tissues resulting from bacterial plaque accumulation located at/below the gingival margin

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3
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Define periodontitis

A

inflammatory disease initiated by bacteria which in susceptible people causes severe inflammation and loss of bone around the teeth

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4
Q

What are the clinical signs of gingivitis

A

bleeding on probing
high plaque scores
high bleeding scores
gingival swelling and redness

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5
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What are the clinical signs of periodontitis

A

bleeding on probing
radiographic bone loss
gingival recession
probing depths of more than or equal to 4mm (clinical attachment loss)

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6
Q

What does the patient notice if they have gingivitis

A

blood in saliva
bleeding with toothbrushing and interdental cleaning
halitosis

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7
Q

What does the patient notice if they have periodontitis

A
blood in saliva 
bleeding with toothbrushing and interdental cleaning 
halitosis 
black triangles 
tooth movement
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8
Q

Why is there bone loss

A

there is bacteria on the teeth
the white blood cells want to get away from this bacteria but they can’t
so the way it responds is to move away by resorbing bone and with bone loss comes soft tissue loss

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9
Q

What is one difference between periodontitis and gingivitis in terms of inflammation

A

gingivitis is reversible inflammation of the gingival tissues
periodontitis is inflammation of the supporting structures of the teeth

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10
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Why does periodontitis have variable aggression

A

some patients are more susceptible to others

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11
Q

What systemic diseases can periodontitis be modified by

A

diabetes

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12
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How can diabetes modify periodontal disease

A

diabetes increases inflammation in the periodontal tissues

hyperglycemia can also result in the activation of pathways that increase inflammation

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13
Q

Why should we take a dental history

A

to identify the oral hygiene regime the patient uses

get an idea of motivation

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14
Q

What sort of questions should you ask your patient

A

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 mouth rinse?
do you attend the dentist regularly?
do you have your teeth cleaned by the dentist/hygienist?

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15
Q

What is a BPE

A

it is a screening tool for periodontal disease

it indicates what further assessment and periodontal treatment the patient requires

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16
Q

What is the mouth divided into for a BPE

A

sextants

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17
Q

What is the name of the probe used for a BPE

A

WHO CPITN

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18
Q

What are the two markings on a WHO CPITN probe

A

3.5 - 5.5

19
Q

What does the ball at the end of the WHO CPITN probe do

A

catches plaque

20
Q

How should the examination be conducted

A

probe is walked around the gingival margins of the teeth, gentle pressure

21
Q

How much pressure is meant to be put on the probe during the examination

A

25g

22
Q

What is the probing depth for a BPE score of 0

A

black band completely visible

23
Q

What is the probing depth for a BPE score of 1

A

black band completely visible

24
Q

What is the probing depth for a BPE score of 2

A

black band completely visible

25
Q

What is the probing depth for a BPE score of 3

A

black band partially visible

26
Q

What is the probing depth for a BPE score of 4

A

black band entirely within the pocket

27
Q

What does a BPE score of (a number)* mean

A

furcation involvement

28
Q

What is the observation for a BPE score of 0

A

No probing depths > 3.5mm
No calculus/overhangs
No bleeding after probing

29
Q

What is the observation for a BPE score of 1

A

No proving depths > 3.5mm
No calculus/overhangs
Bleeding after probing

30
Q

What is the observation for a BPE score of 2

A

No proving depths > 3.5mm

Supra/sub gingival calculus/overhangs present

31
Q

What is the observation of a BPE score of 3

A

probing depths of 3.5-5.5mm present

32
Q

What is the observation for a BPE score of 4

A

probing depths of 6mm or more present

33
Q

What is the cochrane evidence for desensitizing toothpaste

A

supports use of potassium/stannous fluoride/both/calcium sodium posphosilicate and arginine containing densesitizing toothpastes
not the use of strontium containing

34
Q

What is the evidence for manual vs electric toothbrushes

A

powered reduces plaque and gingivitis

35
Q

What is the manual toothbrush technique

A

modified bass technique

36
Q

What is the duration of brushing teeth

A

2 minutes

insufficient for those with periodontitis

37
Q

What are the side effects of chlorhexidine mouth rinse

A

extrinsic staining
calculus build up
transient taste disturbance
effect son oral mucosa

38
Q

What are the key points to behavior change

A

pick good words to use, better than a full lecture
offer assistance and seek permission to give knowledge - involve the patient. the natural response to force is resistance

39
Q

What is oral hygiene TIPPS

A
talk
instruct
practise
plan 
support
40
Q

What should you talk about

A

the causes of dental disease and discuss any barriers to plaque removal

41
Q

What should you instruct the patient

A

on the best ways to perform effective plaque removal

42
Q

What should you practice?

A

ask the patient to clean his/her teeth and to use the interdental cleaning aids whilst in the dental surgery

43
Q

What is the plan

A

Put in place a plan which specifies how the patient will incorporate oral hygiene into daily life

44
Q

How should you support?

A

provide support to the patient by following up at subsequent visits