perio Flashcards
describe gingivitis
plaque induced inflammation of gingivae - red swollen tissues
describe chronic periodontitis
destruction of junctional epithelium and connective tissue attachment of tooth and bone destruction
describe aggressive periodontitis
usually younger cohort
rapid disease
severe destruction of connective tissue attachment and bone
describe NUG and NUP
painful ulceration of tips of interdental papilla
grey necrotic tissue - halitosis also
NUP in presence of connective tissue attachment loss and bone loss
what is a periodontal abscess
infection in perio pocket - acute or chronic and can be asymptomatic if free draining
what may cause gingival enlargement
medication
hormone level fluctuation
irritation from plaque or calculus
perio risk factors
smoking
diabetes
CV disease
family history
pregnancy
medication associated with periodontitis
Ca channel blockers - hypertension
phenytoin - epilepsy
what probing force should you use to probe perio tissues
25g
how many teeth is the minimum for a BPE sextant
2
BPE codes used for 7-11 year olds
0 1 2
when can full range of codes be used for BPE
12 - 12-17 use specific teeth
treatment for BPE code 1
OHI
plaque and gingivitis chart
BPE code 2 treatment
OHI
plaque and gingivitis chart
remove plaque and calculus
BPE code 3 treatment
OHI
plaque and gingivitis chart
remove plaque and calculus
full perio exam and root surface instrumentation in code 3 sextant only