Periodontology Flashcards
BPE score 0
black band completely visible
no probing depths greater than 3.5mm
no calculus or overhangs
no bleeding after probing
are any teeth excluded in the BPE
3rd molars
what BPE scores are used in children aged 12+
all scores 0-4-*
what BPE scores are used in children aged 0-7
0-2
BPE score 1
black band completely visible
no probing depths greater than 3.5mm
no calculus or overhangs
bleeding after probing
BPE score 2
black band completely visible
supra- or sub-gingivally calculus or overhangs
bleeding after probing
BPE score 3
black band partially visible
probing depth 3.5-5.5mm present
BPE score 4
black band entirely in pocket
probing depth greater than 5.5mm
BPE score *
furcation involvement
3 possible grades
when are radiographs carried out after BPE
scores 3 or 4
next step for BPE score 3
radiograph for bone level
6 point pocket chart for that sextant post treatment
next step for BPE score 4
radiograph for bone level
6 point pocket chart of full mouth before and after treatment
treatment guidelines for BPE score 0
no need for periodontal treatment
treatment guidelines for BPE score 1
Oral hygiene instruction
treatment guidelines for BPE score 2
Oral hygiene instruction
removal of plaque retentive factors (inc. all supra and sub gingival calculus)
treatment guidelines for BPE score 3
Oral hygiene instruction
root surface debridement
treatment guidelines for BPE score 4
Oral hygiene instruction
root surface debridement
assess need for more complex treatment and refer to specialist if needed
basics of good seating position
forearms parallel to the floor
weight evenly distributed
thighs parallel to the floor
hip angle 90 degrees
seat height positioned so that you are able to rest your heels on the floor
index and thumb role in modified pen instrument grip
placed on instrument handle
holds the instrument
middle finger role in modified pen instrument grip
rests lightly on the shank
helps to guide the working end
feels vibrations transmitted from working end to the shank
ring finger role in modified pen instrument grip
placed on oral structure, often tooth surface
- advances ahead of other fingers in grasp
stabilise the hand for control and strength
little finger role in modified pen instrument grip
placed near ring finger
- held in natural, relaxed manner
has no function in grasp
manual toothbrush technique
modified bass
function of single tufted brushes
ideal for cleaning around implants, orthodontic appliances, crowns and bridgework as well as difficult and hard to reach areas
3 side effects of long term use of chlorohexidine mouth-rinse
extrinsic tooth staining
calculus build up
transient taste disturbance
7 measurements of a 6 point pocket chart
probing depth bleeding on probing gingival margin loss of attachment mobility (noted on crown) furcation involvement (circles) missing teeth (score through)
what probe is used for 6 point pocket chart
PCP 12 probe (periodontal chart probe)
3mm bands
probing depth
base of gingival crevice to gingival margin
recession/inflammation
gingival margin to ECJ
value for gingival recession
negative
value for gingival inflammation
positive
loss of attachment
probing depth + (inflammation/recession)
bleeding on probing measurement
present (+,1) or absent (-,0)
mobility grades
- less than 1mm horizontal
- 1-2mm horizontal
- more than 2mm horizontal and/or vertical or rotational
mobility grade 1
less than 1mm horizontal movement
mobility grade 2
1-2mm horizontal movement
mobility grade 3
more than 2mm horizontal movement and/or vertical or rotational
furcation grade 1
less than 1/3 or 1/2 of tooth
furcation grade 2
more than 1/3 or 1/2 but not through
furcation grade 3
through and through