Periodontics Flashcards
Define gingivitis
Inflammation caused by plaque accumulation at or below gingival margin
Define periodontitis
Inflammation causing severe inflammation + bone loss
What probing depth would indicate gingivitis
3mm +
4 clinical signs of gingivitis
Bleeds on probing
High plaque score
High bleeding scores
Gingival swelling
3 patient symptoms of gingivitis
Bad breath
Blood in saliva
Bleeding on brushing
What is a risk factor of periodontitis
Gingivitis
3 clinical signs of periodontitis
Bleeds on probing
Radiographic bone loss
Gingival recession
What probing depth would indicate periodontitis
4mm +
5 patient symptoms of periodontitis
Blood in saliva Bleeds on brushing Bad breath Black triangles Tooth movement
2 main focuses of a periodontal history taking
Regularity + technique of oral hygiene
Regularity of dental attendance
What does a BPE screen fro
Periodontal disease
What is a BPE
Basic periodontal examination
3 steps of a BPE carried out
Divide mouth into sextants
Probe each tooth at all 6 points
Note highest score per section
What tooth is not included in the sextants for a BPE
8’s
What probe Isi used in a BPE
WHO CPITN probe
Where is the black band on a BPE probe
3.5-5.5 mm
6 scores of a BPE
0 1 2 3 4 *
What is a score of 0 on a BPE
Band fully visible
What is a score of 1 on a BPE
Band fully visible
Bleeding
What is a score of 2 on a BPE
Band fully visible
Bleeding
Calculus
What is a score of 3 on a BPE
Band partially visible
What is a score of 4 on a BPE
Band fully within pocket
What is a score of * on a BPE
Furcation involved
5 steps to changing behaviour
Talk Instruct Practice Plan Support
Explain the Talk stage of changing behaviour
Talk about cause of disease + barriers to plaque removal
Explain the Instruct stage of changing behaviour
Give effective plaque removal techniques
Explain the Practice stage of changing behaviour
Make patient clean their teeth + interdental cleaning in surgery
Explain the Plan stage of changing behaviour
Talk about how patient can incorporate oral hygiene into everyday life
Explain the Support stage of changing behaviour
Give support at follow up visit
