Periodontics Flashcards

1
Q

Define gingivitis

A

Inflammation caused by plaque accumulation at or below gingival margin

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2
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Define periodontitis

A

Inflammation causing severe inflammation + bone loss

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3
Q

What probing depth would indicate gingivitis

A

3mm +

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4
Q

4 clinical signs of gingivitis

A

Bleeds on probing
High plaque score
High bleeding scores
Gingival swelling

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5
Q

3 patient symptoms of gingivitis

A

Bad breath
Blood in saliva
Bleeding on brushing

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6
Q

What is a risk factor of periodontitis

A

Gingivitis

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7
Q

3 clinical signs of periodontitis

A

Bleeds on probing
Radiographic bone loss
Gingival recession

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8
Q

What probing depth would indicate periodontitis

A

4mm +

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9
Q

5 patient symptoms of periodontitis

A
Blood in saliva
Bleeds on brushing 
Bad breath 
Black triangles 
Tooth movement
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10
Q

2 main focuses of a periodontal history taking

A

Regularity + technique of oral hygiene

Regularity of dental attendance

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11
Q

What does a BPE screen fro

A

Periodontal disease

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12
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What is a BPE

A

Basic periodontal examination

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13
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3 steps of a BPE carried out

A

Divide mouth into sextants
Probe each tooth at all 6 points
Note highest score per section

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14
Q

What tooth is not included in the sextants for a BPE

A

8’s

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15
Q

What probe Isi used in a BPE

A

WHO CPITN probe

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16
Q

Where is the black band on a BPE probe

A

3.5-5.5 mm

17
Q

6 scores of a BPE

A
0
1
2
3
4
*
18
Q

What is a score of 0 on a BPE

A

Band fully visible

19
Q

What is a score of 1 on a BPE

A

Band fully visible

Bleeding

20
Q

What is a score of 2 on a BPE

A

Band fully visible
Bleeding
Calculus

21
Q

What is a score of 3 on a BPE

A

Band partially visible

22
Q

What is a score of 4 on a BPE

A

Band fully within pocket

23
Q

What is a score of * on a BPE

A

Furcation involved

24
Q

5 steps to changing behaviour

A
Talk 
Instruct 
Practice 
Plan 
Support
25
Q

Explain the Talk stage of changing behaviour

A

Talk about cause of disease + barriers to plaque removal

26
Q

Explain the Instruct stage of changing behaviour

A

Give effective plaque removal techniques

27
Q

Explain the Practice stage of changing behaviour

A

Make patient clean their teeth + interdental cleaning in surgery

28
Q

Explain the Plan stage of changing behaviour

A

Talk about how patient can incorporate oral hygiene into everyday life

29
Q

Explain the Support stage of changing behaviour

A

Give support at follow up visit