plaque and bleeding index

Question 1

Why do we need a plaque index?
Standardized way of interpreting?
Numerical value (%) given for?

Answer 1

Standardized way of interpreting clinical
observations of plaque present on teeth
putting patients at risk for oral health
diseases such as caries and periodontitis

Numerical value (%) given for observing
an individual’s ability to practice good
oral hygiene care at home and used for
patient understanding

Question 2

disclosing agents

Answer 2

• Products used to help dental clinicians
  identify plaque on dentition
• Great methods for patient education,
  especially when discussing caries and
  periodontal disease
• Helps patient comprehend oral hygiene
  instructions and visually see plaque being
  removed by toothbrushing and flossing
  methods

Question 3

2 tone disclosing agents colors meanings

Answer 3

• Blue stain is OLD plaque
• Red stain is NEW plaque

Question 4

things to know with liquid disclosing agent

Answer 4

• When using liquid disclosing
  agent, be aware that the red dye
  can easily stain clothing and
  surfaces
• Ask the patient if there is any
  allergy to red dye, considering it is
  a main ingredient in the solution

Question 5

How to obtain plaque index
(using liquid/chewing tablet disclosing agent)

Answer 5

Question 6

how are plaque and bleeding indexes measured/calculated?

Answer 6

measure the presence of either at the 6 tooth surfaces (like probing)
total number found/ total observed x 100= %

Question 7

BOP indicates what?

Answer 7

(which indicates ulceration of the
junctional epithelium- indicating
inflammation)

Question 8

Plaque score is useful for assessing:

Answer 8

oral hygiene instruction needs of your patient

Question 9

plaque score aids in determining if a pt can recieve?

Answer 9

• Aids in determining whether patient is a good candidate for surgical periodontal therapy