Ad. Perio exam 1 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What pressure setting is the sub gingival irrigation syring tip designed for?
LOW pressure setting
With at home irrigation is using plain water as effective as using other solutions
YES. Water is just as effective
Professionally applied irrigation has LIMITED benefits. True/false?
TRUE
Can you use an uultrasonic tip to apply sub gingival irrigation?
YES
Can you use alcohol for irrigation?
NO. Alcohol is not acceptable
Where is the flushing zone?
depth of fluid penetration within a subgingival sulcus or periodontal pocket.
(How far down the irrigation goes to reach the sulcus of the pocket =flushing zone)
What is the most effective antimicrobial agent for long-term control of plaque biofilm and gingivitis?
Controlled- release delivery devices ORRR dentifrices and oral rinses
What are side effects of chlorhexidine?
- allergic reaction
- extrinsic tooth staining
- tongue discoloration
- alteration in taste
- increase formation of calculus
What does systemic delivery mean?
administering chemical agents, such as an antibiotic, in the form of a capsule or tablet
-enters bloodstream and circulates throughout body
What describes topical delivery of a chemical agent?
Placing chemical agent into the mouth or even into a periodontal pocket
What are steps in the reevaluation appointment?
- The first step in the reevaluation appointment is to do a medical status update for
- the patient.
- The second step is to perform a thorough periodontal assessment.
- The third step is to do a comparison of the results of the patient’s initial periodontal assessment with the results of the patient’s reevaluation assessment.
- The fourth step is to make appropriate decisions related to the next steps in therapy.
How long does it usually take for hypersensitivity to cease on its own after treatment?
few weeks
What is the hydrodynamic theory?
Fluid Movement
Do patients with exposed root surfaces always need to be referred to a periodontist?
NO!
How long should a hygienist wait when reassessing tissue healing?
1 month
What is the primary pattern of healing after instrumentation?
formation of long junctional epithelium
Is it necessary to remove cementum or repeatedly scale an area to bring it to a healthy state?
NO
What is the goal of perio instrumentation?
To render root surface and pocket space acceptable to healing
Who needs to be involved in perio therapy for it to be effective and successful?
The entire dental team and the patient
Who should receive non surgical perio therapy?
Patients with plaque associated gingivitis or chronic perio
How many seconds should solution flow in the area when irrigating before moving to the next area?
5-6 seconds
Does the water pic have anything to do with the flossing zone
No
Supre gingival irrigation is used to reduce the bacteria where?
Above the gingival margin
These are useful for cleaning furcation
A toothpick (in a holder) and an end tufted brush
