Periodontal Therapy Flashcards
What is PD 1-4?
PD1= Gingivitis only PD2= Early periodontitis PD3= Moderate periodontitis PD4= Advanced periodontitis
What does scaling remove?
Plaque and calculus
What is root planing?
Debriding calculus and cementum from the periodontal pocket to create a clean, smooth glass like root surface.
What instruments can be used subgingivally?
Ultrasonic scaler, probe, curette
What are benefits of using the ultrasonic scaler?
Removes least amount of cementum, lavages, flushes debris from pocket, no tissue damage, disrupts bacteria cell walls, takes less time, faster healing time and no instrument sharpening required
When do you use doxirobe gel? What does doxirobe contain?
In pockets more than 4 mm
Doxycycline hyclate
What is collagenase?
Enzyme released by neutrophils in areas of active PD, that break down structurally integrity of gingiva, ligament and alveolar bone
What is the max pocket length in a dog and cat?
Dog, up to 3 mm
Cat, up to 1mm
What is arestin?
Antibiotic called minocycline hydrochloride, a sustained release powder that targets prophyromonas and other bacteria after debridement.
What is clindoral?
Clindamycin Hcl in a gel that slow releases over 7-10 days and kills bacteria by inhibiting protein synthesis.
What are signs of oral mucosititis in a dog?
Painful mucosal ulcers that contact the accumulations of the plaque on the tooth surface
What is root planing? What instrument do you use?
Removal of calculus and cementum from the root surface. Curette
What does periodontal debridement treat?
Gingival and periodontal inflammation
What are the benefits of ultrasonic periodontal debridement?
Removes least amount of cementum, takes less time and no cutting damage
How many stages of tooth resorption (TR) are there?
5
