Periodontology Flashcards
What are the four components of the periodontium?
Cementum, periodontal ligaments, alveolar bone (maxilla and mandibular), gingiva.
What is plaque made of?
Saliva, microorganisms, food debris
What is saliva pellicle?
The first layer of the plaque formation. Clear thin substance that cannot be brushed away
What is BPE code 0?
Healthy
0 code is healthy
1 code no more than 3.5mm no bleeding on probe and calculus
2 code pocket no more than 3.5mm but plaque
3 code pockets upto 5.5mm
4 code deeper than 5.5mm of pockets
What is grade one mobility?
Slight movement, no more than 2mm movement
The ratio of micro-organisms to inter-bacterial in plaque is?
A. 50:50
B. 30:70
C. 40:60
D. 20:80
30:70
Which one of the following factors is relevant to the development of gingivitis?
A. Bacterial plaque
B. Carbohydrate foods
C. Frequency of acid attacks
D. Weak organic acids
Bacterial plaque
Which of the following is associated with the parotid salivary gland?
A. Stenson duct
B. Whartons duct
C. Minor salivary duct
D. Duct of rivini
Stensons duct
Which of the following is considered neutral pH?
A. 5.5
B. 6
C. 6.5
D. 7
7
Which of the following must be present for a diagnosis of periodontitis to be made?
A. Supra gingival calculus
B. False pocket
C. Ulcer
D True pocket
True pocket
What is a push-scaler?
Removes supra-gingival interdental plaque in between teeth (anterior teeth)
What is a periodontal hoe?
It removes calculus in the pockets (supra-gingival/sub-gingival)
What is a jacquette/sickle scaler?
Removes calculus from supra-gingival. Calculus will be soft. Jacquette is the instrument with hook J look
What is the main cause of caries?
The frequency of sugar intake
How many acid attacks can you have in a day before the carries process begins?
3-4
