Miscellaneous

Question 1

how many readings taken when probing?

Answer 1

6 readings

Question 2

how do you record probing?

Answer 2

the deepest reading b/w the two line angles

• -proximal readings
• are the ones indicated as the probe is angles and steps into the COL

Question 3

attachment level

Answer 3

= probe depth

*where the junctional epithelium is at the base of the pocket or sulcus

Question 4

gingival pocket

Answer 4

on the enamel (the j.e. and the CEJ meet at the same spot)

Question 5

periodontal pocket

Answer 5

on the cemental or dental surface below the CEJ

Question 6

bleeding upon probing is an

Answer 6

early sign of inflammation in the gingiva

Question 7

SBI%

Answer 7

of areas bleeding over # of teeth x4 = SBI%

Question 8

normal healthy tissues

Answer 8

probe is at the coronal end of the junctional epithelium

4mm = red

Question 9

PCR %

Answer 9

pt's plaque central record 
# of areas of plaque over # of teeth x 4 = %

Question 10

signs of health

Answer 10

no bleeding
tissues firm and pink
decrease in probe

Question 11

a lot of pivoting w/walking stroke

Answer 11

keeping the shank parallel to the tooth surface

*side of tip is against root (parallel to tooth surface)

Question 12

COL

Answer 12

area is probed from facial and lingual