Periodontology Flashcards
BPE 0 (3)
Black band completely visible
No calculus/overhangs
No bleeding on probing
BPE 1 (3)
Black band completely visible
No calculus/overhangs
Bleeding after probing
BPE 2 (2)
Black band completely visible
Supra- or sub gingival calculus/overhangs present
BPE 3 (2)
Black band partially visible
Probing depths of 3.5-5.5mm
BPE 4 (2)
Black band entirely within the pocket
Probing depths of 6mm or more
BPE *
Furcation involvement
BPE 0 Treatment
No need for periodontal treatment
BPE 1 Treatment
OHI
BPE 2 Treatment (2)
OHI
Removal of plaque retentive factors including supra- and sub- gingival calculus
BPE 3 Treatment (2)
OHI
Root surface debridement
BPE 4 Treatment (3)
OHI
RSD Assess need for more complex treatment and referral to a specialist
When should radiographs be taken to assess bone levels
When a BPE of 3 or 4 is found
Which part of a hand scalar should be parallel to the long axis of the tooth
Lower terminal shank
When should a 6 point pocket chart be carried out
When a BPE of 3, 4 or * is found
If BPE 3 in 1 sextant, carry it out only in that sextant
What is recorded on a 6PPC (6)
- Gingival margin
- Probing depth
- Loss of attachment
- Bleeding on probing
- Mobility
- Furcation involvement
What probe is used for a 6PPC
PCP 12 Probe
How is loss of attachment calculated
Probing depth + recession
Mobility Grade 1
<1mm movement
Mobility Grade 2
1-2mm movement
Mobility Grade 3
> 2mm movement
Or rotation or depression
When does recession have a negative value
If the gingival margin is above the ACJ
i.e. coronal to the ACJ
Furcation Grade 1 (2)
Initial furcation involvement
Furcation opening can be felt on probing but involvement is less than one third of the tooth width
Furcation Grade 2 (2)
Partial furcation involvement
Loss of support exceeds one third of the tooth width but does not include the total width of the furcation
Furcation Grade 3 (2)
Through and through involvement
Probe can pass through the entire furcation