Periodontology Flashcards
Describe code 0 of a BPE
Pockets < 3.5 mm (black band visible)
Describe code 1 of a BPE
Pockets < 3.5 mm, BoP (black band visible)
Describe code 2 of a BPE
Pockets < 3.5 mm, BoP and calculus/overhangs (black band visible)
Describe code 3 of a BPE
Pockets 3.5 – 5.5mm (black band partially visible)
Describe code 4 of a BPE
Pockets > 5.5 mm (black band entirely hidden)
Describe treatment for a code 0 of a BPE
No treatment required
Describe treatment for a code 1 of a BPE
OHI
Describe treatment for a code 2 of a BPE
OHI
Plaque retentive factors removed
Describe treatment for a code 3 of a BPE
OHI
Plaque retentive factors removed
RSD/Scaling
6PPC of sextant
Describe treatment for a code 4 of a BPE
OHI Plaque retentive factors removed RSD/Scaling 6PPC of full mouth Complex treatment
What is the probing pressure for a BPE?
20-25g
What 7 things should be considered when assessing gingivae during an intra-oral examination?
Shape Size Surface texture Colour Contour Consistency Position
What are the 5 things assessed in a 6PPC?
Pocket depth Bleeding on probing Recession Mobility Furcation involvement
What is grade I mobility?
Horizontal movement of up to 1mm
What is grade II mobility?
Horizontal movement from 1-2mm
What is grade III mobility?
Horizontal movement >2mm or any vertical movement
Describe a stable periodontitis patient
<10% of sites with BOP
PPD less than or equal to 4mm
No BOP in any PPD of 4mm
Define gingivitis
A state of gingival inflammation characterised by redness, swelling, bleeding on probing and pus
Define periodontitis
A chronic multifactorial disease characterised by progressive destruction of the tooth-supporting tissue (CAL)
Describe BOP of clinical gingival health (BSP)
<10% BOP
Describe BOP of localised gingivitis (BSP)
10-30% BOP
Describe BOP of generalised gingivitis (BSP)
> 30% BOP
What is the diagnosis when a patient has radiographic evidence of bone loss and <30% teeth with pockets ≥4mm? (BSP)
Localised periodontitis
What is the diagnosis when a patient has radiographic evidence of bone loss and ≥30% teeth with pockets ≥4mm? (BSP)
Generalised periodontitis
