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PERIO Flashcards

1
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gingivectomy is indicated for the removal of

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diseased gingival tissues

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2
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surgical procedure performed to reshape the bone, remove defects, and to restore normal contour

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gingivoplasty

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3
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the nonsurgical procedure that removes calculus, soft deposits, and stain from all unattached tooth surfaces is known as

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dental prophylaxis

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4
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how many periodontal probing measurements are taken per tooth

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6

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5
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curettes that are designed with 2 cutting edges are

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universal curette

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6
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procedure in which the gingival wall of the pocket is scraped is called

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gingival curettage

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7
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the surgical procedure performed only when periodontal pockets are present is called

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gingivectomy and gingivoplasty

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8
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in periodontics a laser may be used to

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control bleeding and remove lesions

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9
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during an examination the bleeding index is based on the principle that

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healthy gingiva don’t bleed

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10
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the accuracy of dental radiographs is not as important in peril as it is in detecting dental caries

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false

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11
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periodontal disease is described in terms of

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severity and how much the mouth is affected

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severity is determined by the assessment of the

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amount of lost attachment

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13
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type I periodontal disease characterized by

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swollen and red gums. no destruction of supporting periodontal tissue

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14
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type ii periodontal disease characterized by

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some bone loss, pocket depth has increased due to loss of bone

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15
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a gingival cleft is a

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fissure or elongated opening that extends toward root of a tooth

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16
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what can unequal pressure upon biting cause

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occlusal trauma

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17
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occlusal trauma can result in

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mobility, migration, tmj pain, and destruction of bone

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18
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what are the 3 periodontal pockets

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gingival, infra bony, suprabony

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19
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gingival pocket is formed by the gingiva enlargement without

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destruction of underlying periodontal tissues

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20
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supra bony pockets are ___ pattern of bone destruction

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horizontal

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21
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infra bony pockets are ____ patterns of bone loss

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vertical

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22
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an ultrasonic scaler sprays water at the tip, therefore what is required

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saliva ejector or HVE

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23
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what is a contraindication for ultrasonic scalers

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respiratory problems

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24
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a furcation probe is used to measure what

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horizontal and vertical pocket depths, areas of recession, bleeding or exudate

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25
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periodontal explorer provides tactile information about

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roughness or smoothness of root surfaces

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26
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sickle scaler and jacquette scaler is designed primarily to

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remove large deposits of supragingival calculus

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27
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chisel scalers remove deposits of supra gingival calculus in what areas of what teeth

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proximal areas of anterior teeth

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28
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hoe scalers

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used to remove heavy supra gingival calculus

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29
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files crush what

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extremely heavy calculus

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30
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curettes are used to remove

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diseased soft tissue lining of periodontal pocket

31
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what are the 2 types of curettes used in perio

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universal and gracey

32
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the universal curette is designed to be used

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on all tooth surfaces (2 cutting edges)

33
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curette vs scaler

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curette = rounded end 
scaler= pointed end
34
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kirkland surgical knife is what shape and does what

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kidney shaped; used to create incisions or remove/reshape soft tissue

35
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orban surgical knife is what shape

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spear

36
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pocket markers are instruments that look like __ and creates what

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cotton pliers and creates bleeding points in gingiva. used to mark area for an incision

37
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a surgical scalpel is used to remove

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gingival tissue

38
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the electrosurgery unit uses tiny electrical currents to

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incise the gingival tissue

39
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what are the 3 non surgical periodontal treatments that can be used to eliminate perio pockets

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scaling, root planing, curettage

40
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root planing leaves the

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radicular portion of the tooth and smooth for the deposition of cementum

41
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curettage is the process of removing what kind of tissue from the pocket wall

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necrotic

42
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what is the best suited antibiotic for periodontal treatment

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tetracycline

43
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chlorohexidine is the most effe time agent available to reduce/ inhibit

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the development of plaque and gingivitis

44
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locally delivered antibiotics can be used to apply antibiotics

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directly into the periodontal pockets

45
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periodontal disease is an

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infectious disease process

46
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what is the main cause of gingival inflammation and most other forms of periodontal disease

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plaque / biofilm

47
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a sign of gingivitis may be

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tissues bleeding easily

48
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microbial plaque is

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the direct cause of gingivitis

49
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contraindications for periodontal treatment may include

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poor general or mental health (HIV diabtes), poor prognosis for healing, bone loss is too extensive

50
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periodontal screening is not meant to replace

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a full mouth periodontal probing

51
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what patients is PSR not recommended for

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patients under 18

52
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sulcus vs pocket

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sulcus= 1-3mm
pocket = 4mm or greater
53
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during psr the patients mouth is divided into

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sextants

54
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a * in periodontal charting indicates

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bleeding

55
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a * in PSR indicates

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furcation, mobility , recession greater than 3.5mm, mucoginvival issues

56
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ANUG stands for

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acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

57
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ANUG is caused by

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abnormal overgrowth of bacteria

58
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gingival hyperplasia is AKA

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gingival overgrowth

59
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pericoronitis is

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inflammation of gingiva around the partially erupted tooth

60
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gingivoplasty is

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recontouring, reshaping of gingiva

61
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in periodontal flap surgery the tissues are not removed but are

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pushed away

62
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condition where there is exposure of the root of a tooth as a result of bone loss extending the full length of the tooth root

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dihiscence

63
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fenestration is the area where

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roots join on a multi rooted tooth are denuded

64
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dehiscence is like a

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zippier

65
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fenestration is like a

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window

66
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osteoplasty

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bone is added contorted and reshaped

67
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osteoectomy

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removal of bone

68
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electrosurgery uses electrical correct to __ or ___ tissue

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remove or desiccate

69
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perio packs are placed over the surgical site and removed

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1 week after surgery

70
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a slight allergy to eugenol when using a ZOE dressing will make the patient feel a

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burning sensation with redness in area

71
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splinting is done primarily to

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stabilize mobile teeth and improve support

72
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post op instructions for perio surgeries

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swelling, bleeding, diet, activity, dressing, homecare, post op check, no smoking, rinsing discomfort/pain management

73
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post op instructions include no rinsing for 24 hours, after 24 hours you can rinse with

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warm saltwater

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