Perio Charting

Question 1

Why do we complete a periodontal assessment?

Answer 1

• Early Detection of Periodontal Disease: A comprehensive periodontal assessment, including BOP, helps identify early signs of gingivitis and periodontitis, allowing for timely intervention and treatment.
• Assessment of Inflammation: Bleeding on probing is a critical indicator of active inflammation in the gums, reflecting the body’s response to bacterial plaque and indicating areas that require targeted care.
• Treatment Planning: Information from the periodontal assessment, including BOP, guides the dental hygienist in developing a personalized treatment plan, including SRP, or periodontal maintenance.
• Monitoring Progress: Regular BOP assessments help monitor the effectiveness of treatment, ensuring that inflammation is reducing and the patient’s periodontal health is improving.

Question 2

Which probe is the most common for hygiene?

Answer 2

Williams probe

Question 3

The probe measurements for the Williams probe are in

Answer 3

Millimeters

Question 4

What probe is this?

Answer 4

Williams probe

Question 5

What kind of probe is this?

Answer 5

UNC probe

Question 6

What probe is this? What are the markings?

Answer 6

WHO probe; Markings at 3.5, 5.5, 8.5, and 11.5 mm

Question 7

What kind of probe is this? What are the markings?

Answer 7

Goldman Fox Probe; Millimeter grooves at 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10
mm (markings are 4 and 6 mm are missing)
• Flat working-end

Question 8

What probe is this? What are the markings?

Answer 8

Novatech probe; 3,6,9,12

Question 9

What kind of probe is this? What are the markings? What is it used for?

Answer 9

Plastic probe; 3,5,7,10 mm; probing dental implants