Tx planning Flashcards
1
Q
what are perio risk factors?
A
smoking
poor OH
dry mouth
cannabis use
alcohol intake
poor glycaemic control
obesity
poor diet
2
Q
what are signs of gingivits?
A
loss of knife like edge margin, rounded papillae
BOP
red
uncomfortable to probe
3
Q
what are symptoms of gingivitis?
A
bleeding
pain
halitosis
appearance
difficulty to eat
4
Q
what is the fundamental to success?
A
OHI
5
Q
for new perio patients what will have the greatest effect on reducing pocket depth?
A
OHI
6
Q
what would an engaging patient show?
A
more than 50% reduction in plaque and bleeding scores
7
Q
what is involved in cause related therapy?
A
risk factors
OHI
dietary advice
debridement; PMPR
