Periodontal reassessment - timing

Question 1

Give 3 purposes of periodontal reassessment.

Answer 1

To determine effectiveness of therapy provided

To determine effectiveness of control of modifiable (and non-modifiable) risk factors

To determine the need for further therapy

Question 2

When should periodontal reassessment be done?

Answer 2

6 weeks to 9 months after periodontal treatment.

Question 3

When do the greatest improvements in pocket depths occur post periodontal treatment?

Answer 3

3 months.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

look no

Question 5

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

Answer 5

look at notes

Question 6

How long should we wait to do periodontal reassessment after conventional periodontal surgery?

Answer 6

3 to 6 months

Question 7

How long should we wait to do periodontal reassessment after reconstructive/regenerative non-surgical an surgical approaches?

Answer 7

9 to 12 months

Question 8

During supportive periodontal therapy how often should periodontal assessment occur and why?

Answer 8

t least annually to monitor disease stability or progression

Question 9

• What is success oof periodontal treatment long term dependent on?

Answer 9

Daily plaque control.

Question 10

What 4 patient factors can affect susceptibilty to periodontal disease and eventually tooth loss?

Answer 10

genetic
environmental
metabolic
behavioural

Question 11

What 4 site specific factors can affect susceptibilty to periodontal disease and eventually tooth loss?

Answer 11

attachment loss
local anatomy/tooth type
furcation involvement
other retentive factors
inflammation / bleeding