Periodontology Flashcards
What is the plaque matrix made up of?
Saliva
Food debris
Micro organisms
Why are the four components of the periodontium
Cementum
Periodontal ligaments
Alveolar bone
Gingivae
What is plaque made up if?
70% micro organisms
30% saliva food debris
What is the salivary pellicle?
First layer of plaque formation
What does saliva coat teeth with?
Glycoproteins
The bacteria that causes chronic perio?
Actinomyces
Porphyromonas
Gingivalis
Prevotella intermedia
What is a BPE code 0?
Healthy gingivae with no bop
What is BPE code 1?
Pocket no more than 3.5mm
No bop, no calculus
What is BPE code 2?
Pocket no more than 3.5mm
Plaque
What is BPE code 3?
Pocket up to 5.5mm deep
What is BPE code 4?
Pocket deeper than 5.5mm
What is a BPE score *?
Indicates gingival recession or furcation
What is grade 1 mobile?
Side to see movement less than 2mm
What is grade 2 mobile?
Side to see movement more that 2mm
What is grade 3 mobile?
Vertical movement present
What scaler removes sub gingival calculus?
Perio hoe
Grracey currette
What is a used to remove supra gingival calculus?
Sickle scaler
Jacquette
Cushing
What is used for both sub and supra gingival calculus
Periodontal currette
What is the ratio of micro organisms of inter bacterial substances in plaque?
70%-30%
The first stage of plaque formation is?
Acquired pellicle
