Periodontal reassessment

Question 1

Why must the reassessment be explained to the patient and emphasised as part of the treatment plan?

Answer 1

As periodontitis is non-curable they are at risk of persisting or reoccurring so important to ensure disease is controlled.
(By explaining at start patient is aware of the long term commitment )

Question 2

3 main purposes of reassessment

Answer 2

1. To see how effective the therapy has been
2. To see if risks have been controlled (OH, smoking, diabetes)
3. To see the need for further therapy

Question 3

When ideally should reassessment be done

Answer 3

3 months has been shown to show greatest improvements in pocket depths

Question 4

Why should we not wait long for reassessment like 9 months

Answer 4

without professional follow up support patient may relapse

Question 5

Why should we need to wait at least 6 weeks for reassessment?

Answer 5

Due to histological changes

Question 6

How long does reestablishment of the junctional epithelium take

Answer 6

1- 2 weeks

Question 7

How long does connective tissue take to repair following initial therapy?

Answer 7

4-8 weeks

Question 8

How long can subgingival repopulation take to occur after initial therapy if there is inadequate plaque control - risk of progression

Answer 8

2 months

Question 9

What is an adequate time to assess patients long term plaque control

Answer 9

4 - 8 weeks

Question 10

During supportive periodontal therapy, reassessment of periodontitis patients should take at least ………… to monitor disease ……… or ……….

Answer 10

1 year
stablity
progression