Periodontitis Flashcards
What is the definition of a biofilm?
A community of microorganisms that adhere to each other and a surface which are encased in an extracellular matrix
What is calculus?
A hard substance that forms as a result of calcification of microbial plaque
What to use for basic perio examination?
BPE
WHO probe
What does code 0 BPE mean?
pockets less than 3.5 mm
no calc or overhangs
no bleeding on probing
What does code 1 BPE mean?
black band intirely visible
no calc
bleeding
pockets <3.5mm
What does BPE of 2 mean?
pockets less than 3.5mm
- claculus , overhangs present
What does BPE of 3 mean?
probing depth 3.5 -5.5
black band partially visible
What does BPE 4 mean?
- black band disappears
- pockets more than 5.5mm
What does * in BPE mean?
furcation involvement
What is the pathway for a 0,1,2 BPE?
- BPE recorded at every visit
- OHI
- remove of calculus
What is management of code 3 ?
6PPC in that sextant
OHI
Supra and subgingival PMPR
RSD
What is involved in Code 4 management?
full mouth 6PPC
OHI
Supra and sub PMPR
RSD
refer to specialist
Clinical gingival health
less than 10% bleeding on probing , no evidence of interdental recession
Localised gingivitis?
10-30% bleeding on probing, no evidence of interdental recession
generalised gingivitis?
more than 30% bleeding on probing, no evidence of interdental recession