Plaque and Bleeding Score

Question 1

why do we need a plaque index

Answer 1

• standardized way of itnerpreting clinical observations of plque present on teeth putting patients at risk for oral health diseases
• numerical value % given for observing an individuals ability to practice good oral hygiene care at home and used for patient understandins
• other dental indices: bleeding, caries, recession, gingival inflammation, furcation involvement

Question 2

what are disclosing agents

Answer 2

products used to help dental clinicians identify plaque on dentition

Question 3

what are dislosing agents used for

Answer 3

• method for patient education when discussing caries and perio disease
• helps patient comprehend oral hygieve instructions and visually see plaque being removed by toothbrushing and flossing methods

Question 4

things to know with liquid disclosing agents:

Answer 4

• be aware 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 do you obtain a plaque index using liquid/chewing tablet disclosing agent

Answer 5

• place a few drops of the agent in a cup and apply to patients teeth using cotton tip applicator or give the patient the tablet to chew using tongue to smear surfaces of teeth
• give patient water to thouroughly swish and rinse out any excess agent and have them expectorate prior to evaluation
• allow patient a moment to evaluate the stained plaque with a mirror prior to collecting data
• recrod the surfaces where you see stained plaque, consider that there are 6 surfaces per tooth

Question 6

how do you calculate plaque index manaully

Answer 6

• total # of teeth x 6 = total surfaces
• total surfaces x 100 = % total surfaces
  % is patients plaque index

Question 7

why do we need a bleeding index

Answer 7

• standardized way of interpreting clinical observations of bleeding present with probing putting patients at risk for oral health diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis
• numerical value given for observing bleeding upon probing
• other dental indices: plaque, caries, recession , gingival inflammation ,furcation involvement

Question 8

what does BOP indicate

Answer 8

ulceration of the JE indicating inflammation

Question 9

what does plaque score aid in

Answer 9

• assessing oral hygieve instruction needs of patient
• determining whether patient is a good candidate for surgical periodontal therapy
• give clinican indicator for why caries control and periodontal conditions are at current level

Question 10

what is bleeding index helpful for

Answer 10

• identifying gingival disease
• allows clinician to educate patient on better oral hygiene techniques

Question 11

the 2 tone disclosing agents tell you:

Answer 11

• blue stain is old plaque
• red stain is new plaque