PERIO FINAL Flashcards
Wickman’s striae is exhibiting signs of which lichen planus
RETICULAR LICHEN PLANUS
With is the predominant perio pathogen and a member of the red complex
🡪P.gingivalis
It is ok to begin perio treatment prior to determing a diagnosis and treatment plan if any of the
following conditions are met
none
What phase is periodontal surgery
PHASE 2
An estimate of the likely course and outcome of a disease is
�prognosis
“gold standard” lab technique that determins efficacy against causative microbes
�culture and sensitivity
- Primary etiology in perio disease
🡪biofilm
Assigning name to a patients illness
🡪diagnosis
. Non-resorbable tetracycline fiber
🡪actisite
- Probing depth is s6-8mm. CAL is 5-7mm. Class I furcation. What is prognosis
🡪Fair
Bone loss most associated with infrabony perio pocket
�vertical
Chlorhexidine gluconate mechanism of action
disrupts membrane integrity
How often to replace toothbrush
🡪once a quarter
AAP advising patients to brush their teeth every-hours to prevent gingivitis
�12
Kids first dental visit. Which technique is best due to their level of dexterity?
Fones