Perio

Question 1

State 2 signs that indicate a healthy gingivae?

Answer 1

1. Pink

2. Stippled

Question 2

State 3 things recorded during a full periodontal assessment?

Answer 2

Pocket depths, furcation involvement, mobility

Question 3

State 2 signs of gingivitis?

Answer 3

False pocket , plaque around gingival margins

Question 4

A BPE code of 2 indicates a pocket depth of?

Answer 4

0-3.5mm

Question 5

A BPE code of 3 indicates a pocket depth of?

Answer 5

3.5 - 5.5mm

Question 6

What is Pericoronitis?

Answer 6

Gingival infection involving a partial erupted Wisdom tooth

Question 7

What is caused by aggressive tooth brushing ?

Answer 7

Abrasion

Question 8

The first stage of plaque formation is?

Answer 8

Pellicle

Question 9

Calculus formation occurs in the presence of ?

Answer 9

Plaque and saliva

Question 10

How does the first stage of periodontal disease present?

Answer 10

Chronic gingivitis

Question 11

Name 2 hand scalers which can be used to remove supra gingival calculus?

Answer 11

Sickle , jaquette, push

Question 12

Name 2 hand scales which can be used to remove sub gingival calculus?

Answer 12

Periodontal hoe, curette

Question 13

Plaque is made up of 70% of and 30% of ?

Answer 13

70% Micro organisms

30% Inter bacterial substances

Question 14

Definition of plaque?

Answer 14

A sticky bacterial film that develops on tooth surface , can only be removed by mechanical cleaning. Flossing toothbrushing.

Question 15

Consequences of non removal

Answer 15

Matures > plaque produces toxins > inflammation of gums and may form calculus

Question 16

Healthy gingivae?

Answer 16

Pink. Firm (right cuff). Knife edge margin. Stippled. Gingival crevice 0-3mm

Question 17

Gingivitis is

Answer 17

Reversible
Generalised or localised
Acute or chronic.

Question 18

Signs and symptoms of gingivitis

Answer 18

Redness 
Bleeding 
Halitosis
False pocketing gingival crevice 4-5mm
Loss of knife edge margin

Question 19

Aetiology of gingivitis

Answer 19

Toxins from plaque

Question 20

Signs and symptoms of periodontitis

Answer 20

Pocketing 
Bone loss 
Mobility 
Drifting
Gum recession

Question 21

BPE score 2 ?

Answer 21

Band on BPE probe fully visible 0-3.5mm
Supra gingival calculus. BOP inflammation
Supra scale and polish and OHI