Perio-BPE Quick quiz

Question 1

Using the WHO probe, the black band is fully visible.

The patient does not bleed on probing and does not present with calculus or plaque.

Grade the patient’s periodontal health & plan the treatment.

Answer 1

Grade- 0

Treatment- None

Question 2

Using the WHO probe, the black band is fully visible.

The patient bleeds on probing and does not present with calculus or plaque.

Grade the patient’s periodontal health & plan the treatment

Answer 2

Grade-1

Treatment- Oral hygiene instruction

Question 3

Using the WHO probe, the black band is fully visible.

The patient bleeds on probing and there is calculus on the teeth

Grade the patient’s periodontal health & plan the treatment

Answer 3

Grade-2

Treatment- Oral hygiene instruction.

Removal of plaque retentive factors & calculus

Question 4

Using the WHO probe, the black band is partially visible,

Grade the patient’s periodontal health & plan the treatment

Answer 4

Grade-3

Treatment-

Oral hygiene instruction

Removal of plaque retentive factors and calculus

Root surface debridement if needed.

Question 5

Using the WHO probe, the black band is not visible,

Grade the patient’s periodontal health & plan the treatment

Answer 5

Grade- 4

Treatment-

Oral hygiene instruction

Root surface debridement

(may need to refer to a specialist)