Periodontal Maintence Therapy

Question 1

What is the most important factor for long term success for periodontology?

Answer 1

Periomaintance- quality and frequency

Question 2

During a periodontal exam, are normal dental caries a part of the exam?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

BOP:
Poor Predictor for: 2
Good Predictor for: 1

Answer 3

Poor:
- current Attachment Loss
- future attachment loss
Good:
-current status of inflammation

Question 4

Are fremitus or mobility an immediate concern?

Answer 4

sure are

Question 5

Radiographs:

Standard maintanence protocol?

Answer 5

Vertical Posterior BW every year (1x)

*best for crestal bone evaluation

Question 6

Radiographs:
Frequency for FMX for
-Severe Periodontitis
Moderate Periodontitis

Answer 6

Severe-once every 3 years

Moderate- 1x every 5 years

Question 7

Radiographs:

Frequency for high caries

Answer 7

Bite Wings every 6 months

Question 8

Radiographs:

Frequency for areas of concern

Answer 8

6-12 months

Question 9

Do local antibiotics penetrate connective tissues?

Answer 9

NOPE, only stay in sulcus.

*Use systemic antibiotics

Question 10

What should be avoided with dental implants during instrumentation?(2)

Answer 10

• metal

- acidic fluroide

Question 11

Can furcal invasions be diagnosed via radiographs?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

What is the fluoride concentration of neutral fluoride treatment used at UNMC?

Answer 12

1.1% NaF

Question 13

What is an oxygenating agent?

Answer 13

H2O2- hydrogen peroxide

Question 14

Recall Frequency:

When is 3 month intervals recommended?(4)

Answer 14

• Initial
• Unstable
• Aggressive PD
• Risk Factors (Class 2,3 furcation, systemic diseases)

Question 15

What is the shelf name of minocycline?

Answer 15

Arrestin

Question 16

Recall Frequency:

When is 4 month interval recommended?

Answer 16

Stable with risk factors

Question 17

Recall Frequency:

When is 6 month interval recommended?

Answer 17

Stable WITHOUT risk factors

Question 18

What is the shelf name for Gel-Doxycycline?

Answer 18

Atridox

Question 19

Why is fluoride varnish amaze-balls? (3)

Answer 19

it desensitizes, prevents caries, and can be localized (applied to a single tooth)