Periodontal flaps Flashcards

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which are the types of tissue attachment healing

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  • regeneration
  • new attachment
  • reattachment
  • repair
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what is regeneration

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reproduction or reconstitution of a lost or injured part
- new alveolar bone, cementum and PDL are formed restoring new architecture and function of the attachment aparatus

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what is an example of regeneration

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bone replacement grafting

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what is new attachment healing

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the union of connective tissue with a root surface that has been deprived of its original attachment apparatus
- reunion of CT with a root surface which has been pathologically exposed

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what is an example of healing through new attachment

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a CT graft to cover an area of root recession

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what is reattachment

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the reunion of CT with a root surface on which viable periodontal ligament tissue is presentw

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what is an example of reattachment healing

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the reunion of CT with a root surface on which viable periodontal ligament tissue is present

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what is an example of healing through reattachment

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where biologic width (now termed supracrestal tissue attachment) existed before a flap was reflected and when the flap is replaced, reattachment occurs with the intact CT fibers

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describe repair

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the healing of a wound that does not fully restore the architecture or function of the part

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what is an example of repair

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healing of a long JE

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what is the purpose of long JE

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this is the body’s protective healing to prevent ankylosis and root resorption

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12
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what is the most commonly used flap

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full thickness

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what is a full thickness flap

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all soft tissue including the periosteum is reflected exposing the underlying bone

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13
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what is another name for the full thickness flap

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mucoperiosteal flap

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14
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what is a partial (split) thickness flap

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epithelium and some CT is reflected leaving periosteum and some CT tissue overlying the bone

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15
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what are the principles of tissue attachment

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  • preparation of soft tissue wall
  • preparation of root surfaces
  • debridement of bony defects
  • adaptation of soft tissue to root surface
  • control of etiology pre and post surgery
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16
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when is preparation of soft tissue done

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  • not as a separate procedure
  • done in conjunction with scaling
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what are the root changes that hinder tissue attachment

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  • foreign body nature of exposed diseased root surfaces ( presence of endotoxin)
  • endotoxin adsorbed on and into cementum
  • pathologic changes in root surface- hypo and hypercalcification areas
  • decreased organic material in exposed cementum (loss of fibers and alterations in the organic material related to endotoxin)
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18
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what is the therapeutic endpoint indicating success

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a functional, comfortable, healthy dentition with stable probing attachment levels

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19
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how do you decide what procedure to use

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  • diagnosis
  • know your end point- regneration, pocket elimination, pocket reduction
  • know indications and contraindications
  • maintenance
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20
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what is curettage

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removal of the connective and epithelial attachment circumferentially with a curette

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21
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what is ENAP

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removal of the connective and epithelial attachment circumferentially with a scalpel

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22
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define gingivectomy

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the excision of the soft tissue wall of the periodontal pocket. the incision forms an external bevel or surface that is exposed to the oral cavity

23
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define gingivoplasty

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gingival deformities are reshaped and reduced to create a normal and functional form. the incision creates an external bevel

24
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what are the indications for a gingivectomy

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  • elimination of suprabony pockets which cant be adequately debrided without tissue removal
  • elimination of suprabony pockets if the pocket wall is fibrous and firm and therefore will not shrink after non surgical therapy
  • access for restorative with suprabony pockets
  • elimination of gingival enlargements
  • elimination of asymmetrical or unesthetic gingival topography
  • exposure of unerupted teeth when adequate keratinized tissue is present
25
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the 3 indications for gingivectomy with suprabony considerations are usually corrected by:

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flap surgery for access

26
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what is the most common indication for gingivectomy

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elimination of gingival enlargements

27
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what are the contraindications for gingivectomy

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  • access is needed to infrabony defects
  • base of pocket is apical to MG junction, or when keratinized tissue is inadequate so that a gingivectomy would remove all the keratinized tisue
  • severely inflamed tissue (needs scaling and root planing)
  • esthetics (anterior maxilla)
  • anatomical preclusion (lack of keratinized tissue)
28
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what are the advantages of gingivectomy

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relatively simple and fast

29
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what are the disadvantages of gingivecomy

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  • limited applicability ( suprabony defects)
  • longer healing period (4-5 weeks)
  • more post operative discomfort
  • less effective than flap surgery ( no access to osseous defects)
30
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describe the gingivectomy technique

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  • marking of the pocket depth
  • resection of the gingiva with incision starting apical to the pocket base and externally beveled at a 45 degree angle
  • bone exposure is to be avoided
  • complete removal of pocket if possible
  • thick tissue will require a more apical start of the incision
  • can do via internal bevel incision but it is more difficult to accomplish
31
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what are the 3 major steps to gingivectomy

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  • removal of tissue
  • debridement of any granulation tissue and root debridement
  • post surgical control of bleeding
32
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how can hemostasis be achieved after surgery

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pressure or external clotting aid

33
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______ may be needed for tissue protection during post- op function

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periodontal pack

34
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what is open flap debridement

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surgical debridement of the root surface and removal of granulation tissue from osseous defects following reflection of a mucoperiosteal flap

35
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what are the modifications to open flap debridement

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  • modified widman
  • curtain procedure (maxillary anteriors)
36
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what are the open flap objectives

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  • access to root surface and osseous defects
  • preserve osseous support
  • reduction or elimination of periodontal pockets
  • minimize post surgical pain, root sensitivity, and esthetic compromise
  • improved access for better patient home care
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what are the open flap indications

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  • advanced disease where access is needed to root surfaces and osseous defects
  • where regeneration may be possible
  • to preserve tissue for esthetics
  • as an exploratory procedure or as part of the non surgical phase of treatment for fibrous tissue
  • less post operative discomfort
38
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what are the open flap contraindications

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  • patient is unable to tolerate a surgical procedure
  • increased tissue recession may result in esthetic compromise
  • potential of root caries and root sensitivity due to greater root exposure post surgically
39
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what is the open flap technique

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  • intrasulcular incisions (step-back incisions not indicated since they are ineffective)
  • papillas are thinned to a uniform thickness
  • mucoperiosteal flap is reflected
  • vertical incisions can be used
  • palatal incision are placed dependent on the extent of the defects and amount of pocket reduction planned
40
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what are the 3 main steps in open flap technique

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  • root surface and osseous defect debridement
  • flap closure with apically positioning
  • suturing
41
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what are the modifications for the open flap technique

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  • minimal osteoplasty to improve flap adaptation
  • positioning of flaps in relation to the osseous crest for either pocket reduction or elimination
42
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what is flap necrosis due to

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compromised blood supply due to over thinning of flap or vascular compromise

43
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what is the source of healing in flap necrosis

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PDL, flap margin, and underlying bone

44
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what is the modified widman flap

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a modification of subgingival curettage with flap retention

45
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what are the objectives of the modified widman flap

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  • minimal tissue recession by not reflecting past the alveolar crest
  • conservation of alveolar bone- no osteoplasty or ostectomy
  • new attachment- long JE is the result
46
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what are the indications for the modified widman

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  • moderate disease
  • infrabony defects
  • patient with high caries rate or root sensitivity
    -anterior esthetic areas
47
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what are the contraindications for modified widman

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severe disease and greater access needed

48
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what are the advantages and disadvantages to the modifed widman

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  • advantages: access to root surfaces, esthetics, minimal recession, primary closure
  • disadvantages: flat or concave post operative tissue contours
49
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what is the modified widman technique?

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  • first incision: started -0.5-1mm apical to the gingival margin and aimed at the alveolar crest. minimal removal of interproximal tissues for primary closure
  • full thickness flap elevated to alveolar crest
  • second incision: is intrasulcular
  • third incision: made following the alveolar crest
50
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what is the objective of the anterior curtain

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to gain access to interproximal defects in the maxillary anterior region with minimal recession

51
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what is the technique for the anterior curtain

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  • palatal flap
  • incisions only in the facial interproximal areas, with no direct facial incisions
  • debridement and then closure
52
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what are the indications and contraindications for the anterior curtain

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  • indications: maxillary anterior region with interproximal or palatal osseous defects and no facial bone loss, esthetic concern
  • contraindications: facial bone loss
53
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goal of all surgery is to:

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access to defects

54
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what should be considered when deciding which procedure is to be done

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  • diagnosis
  • goal of therapy
  • limitations of each technique
  • personalized therapy
55
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success of all surgical procedures is dependent on:

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the patient’s home care and maintenance

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