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periodontics Flashcards

1
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what type of bacteria causes decay and contributes to periodontal disease

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mutans streptococci and lactobacilli

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2
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does plaque contain this bacteria

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yes it does

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3
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what is gingivitis

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inflammation of the gingival tissues

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4
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what is periodontitis

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inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of teeth

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5
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what are structures of the periodontium

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  • alveolar bone
  • periodontal ligament
  • cementum
  • gingival unit
  • enamel
  • dentin
  • gingival sulcus
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6
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which condition is reversible, gingivitis or periodontitis

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gingivitis

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7
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what is gingival inflammation caused by

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bacterial plaque (acquired pellicle, materia alba, food debris)

calculus (supragingival and subgingival)

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8
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what are three types of periodontal pockets and what is the difference among them

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gingival pockets
- caused by destruction of periodontal ligaments

suprabony pockets
- horizontal bone loss; crestal alveolar loss

infrabony pockets
- vertical bone loss

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9
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what is a prophylaxis

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complete removal of calculus, soft deposit, plaque, stain

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10
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who can legally perform a prophylaxis

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dentists or hygienists

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11
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can food stain be seen on a radiograph

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no

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12
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why is chlorehexidine so beneficial to periodontal patients

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it provides antimicrobial therapy to reduce plaque and gingivitis

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13
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what does PSR stand for

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periodontal screening and recording

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14
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who is PSR targeted towards

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grown adults

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15
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who is not to have PSR

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children

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16
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what is the best antibiotic treatment for periodontitis

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tetracycline

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17
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what is a healthy sulcus depth

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3mm or less

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18
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what are periodontal probes and what is meant by the term calibrated

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it is an instrument that measures how much epihtelial attachment has been lost
- calibrated means it is measured in mm

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19
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what is a bleeding index

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a method of scoring the amount of gingival bleeding present
0 - no inflammation
1- mild inflammation
2 - moderate inflammation
3 - severe inflammation

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20
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does healthy gingiva bleed

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no

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21
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if probing depth of less than 4 mm is noted with bleeding, this is a sign of periodontitis or gingivitis

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it is a sign of gingivitis

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22
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what does occlusal trauma contribute to

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tooth mobility
destruction of bone
migration of teeth
tmj pain

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23
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how many areas are measured around a tooth during probing

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6
- DB, B, MB, DL, L, ML

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24
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what is a pocket marker used for

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used to make a perforation to make bleeding points as incision marks on gingiva

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25
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what is the difference between a scaler and a curette

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scalers remove supragingival calculus while curettes remove subgingival calculus

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26
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can a scaler be used subgingivally? why?

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scalers have pointed ends which can damage the gingiva

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27
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what is the difference between subgingival anf supragingival

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subgingival is below gingiva

supragingival is above the gingiva

28
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what is a periodontal flap procedure

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a surgery that pushes tissues away from underlying tooth root and and bone to allow for scaling, root planing

29
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what is a guided tissue regeneration

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can be done to stimulate growth of new bone to increase height of bone around tooth

30
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what is the periosteal elevator used for

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to retract the periosteum from the surface of the bone, and detach the gingival tissues from around the cervix of tooth

31
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which type of periodontal dressing dissolves after 24-48 hours

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gelatin based dressings

32
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what is an osteoplasty

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surgery where bone is added, contoured and reshapedfur

33
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furcation involvement is what type of condition

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a condition of bone loss where roots join on a multy rooted tooth and are exposedw

34
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which type of medication causes gingival hyperplasia

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dilantin (anti-epileptic, anti-seizure medication)

35
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what is a gingival cleft

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an elongated opening that extends towards the root of the tooth

36
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what is ANUG/NUG

A

acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

it is a perio condition characterized by inflamed gums, metallic taste, bad breath and pain
- due to stress, smoking, inadequate diet, poor oral hygiene

37
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what type of infection is an ANUG

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it is a progressive bacterial infection

38
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what is used to treat ANUG

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tetracycline

39
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what is dehiscence

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it is a fissural defect that results in incomplete coverage of the root by bonew

40
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what is the kirkland knife used for

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double ended kidney shaped knuife used in perio surgery

41
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what is the orban knife

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a knife with cutting edges on both sides of blade used to remove tissue from interdental spaces

42
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which type of curettes can be used anywhere in the mouth

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universal curettes

43
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which type of curettes are area specific

A

gracey curettes

44
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which area specific curettes are used for the anterior segment only

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1/2, 3/4, 5/6

45
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which area specific curettes are used for posterior segment only

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7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14

46
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what are the different classes of mobility

A

0 - normal
1 - slight mobility
2 - moderate mobility
3 - extreme mobility

47
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why are vertical bitewings preferred in periodontics

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excellent for determining the extent of crestal bone loss

48
Q

which type of instrument is used to provide the dentist with tactile information

A

periodontal explorers

49
Q

which type of periodontal dressings can cause redness and burning

A

zinc oxide eugenol dressing

50
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what is the ultrasonic scaler

A

an instrument that provides rapid calculus removal from rapid vibrations

51
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what must be used to minimize aerosols that are generated by the ultrasonic scaler

A

HVE

52
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what is the sugarman file used for

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used to crush or fracture extremely heavy calculus

53
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what is the back action chisel used for

A

removes and recontours the bone

54
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what is the ochsesenbein chisel used for

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used to reshape the bone

55
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what is crown lengthening

A

a surgical procedure designed to expose more tooth structure for placement of a restoration

56
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what is root planning

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procedure that smooths the surface of a root by removing cementum or dentin

57
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which instruments can be used for root plannin

A

curettes (universal or gracey)

58
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what is the sickle scaler used for

A

used to remove tenacious supragingival deposits of calculus

59
Q

does occlusal trauma cause periodontal pocket formation

A

no

60
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what are the types of probes

A

periodontal probes
furcation probes

61
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what are the types of periodontal explorers

A

furcation and perio

62
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what are the types of scalers and files

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sickle scaler
contra-angle sickle scaler
chisel scaler
hoe scaler
sugarman file

63
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indications for used of ultrasonic scaler

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-removal of supragingival calculus and stains
- subgingival calculus, plaque, endotoxins in root surface
- cleaning furcation areas
- removal of deposits before perio surgery
- removal of cements or debonding
- removal of overhanging in restorations

64
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contraindications for use of ultrasonic scaler

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  • communicable disease
  • patients susceptible infections
  • respiratory problems
  • swallowing difficulty
  • cardiac pacemaker
  • demineralized areas
  • exposed dentinal surfaces
  • restorative materials
  • titanium implant abutmants
  • narrow perio pockets
65
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DSSE (5 decks)

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