periodontology

Question 1

what is the role of the WHO BPE probe?

Answer 1

for BPE
black band 3.5-5.5mm
ball end 0.5mm wide

Question 2

what is the PCP-12 probe used for?

Answer 2

for periodontal pocket chart
two black bands mark points 3,6,9,12mm

Question 3

what are the risk factors for ANUG?

Answer 3

poor oral hygiene
smoking
immunocompromised
malnutrition
young adults

Question 4

what pathogens are involved in ANUG?

Answer 4

fusobacterium
prevotella intermedia

Question 5

how do you treat ANUG?

Answer 5

debridement using ultrasonic
oxidising mouthwash
chlorhexidine
antibiotics;
amoxicillin 500mg for 3-5 days
metronidazole 200mg for 3-5 days

Question 6

how is a periodontal abscess treated?

Answer 6

drainage via pocket
gentle sub-gingival debridement
hot saline mouthwash
extraction of teeth with poor prognosis
antibiotics
follow up with HPT and surgery if indicated

Question 7

what is the periochip?

Answer 7

local delivery of chlorhexidine 2.5mg
biodegrades in 7-10 days

Question 8

what is the mini sickle used for?

Answer 8

buccal and lingual supragingival scaling

Question 9

what is the columbia curette used for?

Answer 9

sub-gingival scaling anywhere in the mouth

Question 10

what is the grey gracey used for?

Answer 10

sub-gingival scaling of the upper and lower anterior teeth

Question 11

what is the green gracey used for?

Answer 11

sub-gingival scaling of buccal/lingucal surfaces of posterior teeth

Question 12

what is the orange gracey used for?

Answer 12

sub-gingival scaling of mesial surfaces of posterior teeth

Question 13

what is the blue gracey used for?

Answer 13

sub-gingival scaling of the distal surfaces of posterior teeth

Question 14

what is the yellow Hoe scaler used for?

Answer 14

buccal/lingual supra and sub-gingival scaling