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