periodontal disease classification

Question 1

which system do we currently use?

Answer 1

1999

Question 2

Why did the ADA come out with its own classification system?

Answer 2

soley for insurance purposes

Question 3

whats the ADA/ AAP case types?

Answer 3

1- gingivitis
2- mild periodontitis
3- moderate periodontitis
4- advanced periodontitis
5 refractory periodontitis

Question 4

what are the 4 sub categories of dental plaque induced gingival diseases?

Answer 4

gingivitis associated with dental plaque only, gingival diseases modified by systemic factors, gingival diseases modified by medications, gingival diseases modified by malnutrition.

Question 5

non-plaque induced gingival diseass…

Answer 5

8 sub categories, dental plaque is not the primary etiology, inflammation is result of specific bacterial, viral, or fungal infections

Question 6

Chronic periodontitis is localized when? generalized?

Answer 6

localized 30% of sites involved

Question 7

slight, moderate, and severe categories of chronic periodontitis

Answer 7

Slight= 1-2mm CAL
Moderate= 3-4mm CAL
Severe= ≥ 5mm CAL

Question 8

abscesses of the periodontium are sub-divided into…

Answer 8

gingival abscess, periodontal abscess, pericoronal abscess

Question 9

whats a periodontic-endodontic lesion?

Answer 9

periodontitis associated with endodontics