TUT 5

Question 1

Describe a UNC-15 probe.

Answer 1

• 1mm markings
• 4-5, 9-10, 14-15 black band
• no ball end

Question 2

What probe do you use for BPE?

Answer 2

CPTIN / BPE probe

Question 3

Describe a BPE probe.

Answer 3

• ball end
• black band 3.5-5.5mm

Question 4

What probe do you use for 6PPC?

Answer 4

UNC 15 probe
PCP 12

• parallel to tooth surface
• measure active disease

Question 5

what probe to use for MPBS

Answer 5

• BPE ( ball end probe)
• 45 degree, marginal bleeding
• Ramfjord teeth

Question 6

Define grade 3 mobility.

Answer 6

> 3mm movement or in/out movement

Question 7

Define grade 2 mobility.

Answer 7

1-2mm movement

Question 8

Define grade 1 mobility.

Answer 8

<1mm movement but more than physiological norm

Question 9

How are vertical defects classified?

Answer 9

• 3 wall
• 2 wall
• 1 wall

Question 10

Where in the mouth are vertical defects more common?

Answer 10

Posterior, due to thicker interdental bone

Question 11

How are vertical defects treated?

Answer 11

Guided Tissue Regeneration

Question 12

Step of healing of

Answer 12

1. bleeding
2. acute infalmmatory response
3. WBC coming to area
4. clot and fibrin formation
5. Macrophage response (1-2 weeks)
6. tissue regeneration
7. long epithelium reattachment (6 weeks - 3 mo)
8. collagen formation - gingivae tone ( firm + color) - 3 month time

Question 13

mucogingivae vs attached gingivae

Answer 13

attached g. more resistant to tooth brushing recession
- if mucog. is thicker, more prone to periodontitis

Question 14

thin biotype

Answer 14

• more prone to gingival recession
• if you can see probe shining through when probing