Periodontitis Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of a biofilm?

A

A community of microorganisms that adhere to each other and a surface which are encased in an extracellular matrix

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2
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What is calculus?

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A hard substance that forms as a result of calcification of microbial plaque

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3
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What to use for basic perio examination?

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BPE
WHO probe

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4
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What does code 0 BPE mean?

A

pockets less than 3.5 mm
no calc or overhangs
no bleeding on probing

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5
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What does code 1 BPE mean?

A

black band intirely visible
no calc
bleeding
pockets <3.5mm

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What does BPE of 2 mean?

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pockets less than 3.5mm
- claculus , overhangs present

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7
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What does BPE of 3 mean?

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probing depth 3.5 -5.5
black band partially visible

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What does BPE 4 mean?

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  • black band disappears
  • pockets more than 5.5mm
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9
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What does * in BPE mean?

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furcation involvement

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10
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What is the pathway for a 0,1,2 BPE?

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  • BPE recorded at every visit
  • OHI
  • remove of calculus
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11
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What is management of code 3 ?

A

6PPC in that sextant
OHI
Supra and subgingival PMPR
RSD

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12
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What is involved in Code 4 management?

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full mouth 6PPC
OHI
Supra and sub PMPR
RSD
refer to specialist

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13
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Clinical gingival health

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less than 10% bleeding on probing , no evidence of interdental recession

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14
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Localised gingivitis?

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10-30% bleeding on probing, no evidence of interdental recession

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15
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generalised gingivitis?

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more than 30% bleeding on probing, no evidence of interdental recession

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16
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What is the code 4 pathway of treatment?

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  • radiographic assessment
  • ## full 6PPC
17
Q

What is the types of periodontitis?

A

molar incisor pattern
localised (less than 30% of sites bone loss)
generalised (more than 30% of sites bone loss)

18
Q

What are the staging of periodontitis?

A

Stage 1 - mild - 15% bone loss at worst site
Stage 2 - coronal third of root
Stage 3 - mid third of root - Stage III
Stage 4 - Apical third of root - Stage IV

19
Q

how to grade bone loss ?

A

% of bone loss at worst site / patient age

20
Q

What are the grades of periodontitis?

A
  • Grade A - less than 0.5
  • Grade B - 0.5-1.0
  • Grade C - more than 1
21
Q

How to assess current periodontal status?

A
  • currently stable ( less than 10% bleeding , less than 4mm pockets)
  • currently in remission ( more than 10% bleeding on probing , pockets more than 4mm, no probing on bleeding at mm sites)
  • currently unstable ( bleeding on probing on sites of 4mm)
22
Q

What is involved in Step 1 periodontitis?

A
  • Explain disease , risk factors
  • OHI
  • reduce risk factors
  • Supra and subgingival PMPR of the crown
  • interdental cleaning
  • Oral health educator
    -recall in 8 weeks
  • re-evaluate and if improved move to step 2
23
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What is involved in Step 2 periodontal treatment?

A
  • Subgingival intrumentation
  • OHI
  • subgingival instrumentation
  • hand or powered
  • use systemic antimicrobials
  • re-evaluate in 3 months
24
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What is involved in step 3

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  • if not stable after step 2
  • managing non responding sites
  • OHI
  • risk factor control
  • behavioural change
  • pockets of 4-5mm = subgingival instrumentation
  • pockets of more than 6mm = consider referral for periodontal surgery
25
Q

What is involved in step 4

A
  • if all sites are stable after step 3
  • Maintenance
    -supportive periodontal care
  • reinforce OHI
  • targeted PMPR
    recall every 3-12 months
26
Q

What is the criteria for an engaging patient?

A

-Favourable improvement in OH indicated by 50% improvement in plaque and marginal bleeding
- plaque levels <20% and bleeding levels 30%
- Patient has met the targets outlined in their personal self care plan as determined by their healthcare practitioner

27
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What is a non engaging patient?

A
  • inssuficient improvement in OH - indicated by more than 50% improvement in plaque and marginal bleeding
  • plaque levels more than 20% and bleeding more than 30%
  • patient states preferance to palliative care than periodontal care