Radiograpgs Flashcards
1
Q
What BPE codes require radiographs?
A
3,4 and *
2
Q
what is the gold standard radiograph for perio?
A
peri apicals
3
Q
what do radiographs assess?
A
bone loss - distribution, pattern, severity
4
Q
what is localised bone loss?
A
<30% teeth
5
Q
what is generalised bone loss?
A
> 30% teeth
6
Q
how is bone loss severity calculated?
A
ACJ to bone crest/ ACJ to root apex x 100
7
Q
what is stage I/II ?
A
<15% or coronal 1/3rd
8
Q
what is stage III?
A
mid third to half of root length
9
Q
what is stage IV?
A
over half of root length
10
Q
what pockets are associated with horizontal bone loss?
A
supra-bony
11
Q
what pockets are associated with vertical bone loss?
A
infra-bony
