DENT Specialties Midterm Flashcards
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Root planning
Performed after scaling is completed. It will remove any particles of calculus and necrotic cementum in the root surface
What is Excisional Periodontal Surgery and list 2 types
Surgery that removes excess tissue.
-Gingivectomy
-Gingivoplasty
Gingivectomy
Surgical removal/excision of diseased gingiva in order to reduce pocket/sulcus depth to 3mm or less. This leaves the healed sulcus at a healthy, manageable depth for home care procedures
Gingivoplasty
Surgical reshaping of gingival tissue. It recontours defects and eliminates thickening of the gingival tissues
Periodontal Flap Surgery
The tissues are elevated away from the underlying roots and alveolar bone. The flap is then lifted up and the dentist has the access and visibility to perform other surgeries
Osseous Surgery:
Ostectomy
When bone is removed to restore health and normal contour
Osseous Surgery:
Osteoplasty
When bone or bone substitute is added to fill in a defect. Also called as bone grafting
Crown lengthening
Surgical Procedure that will expose more tooth structure when placement of a restoration such as veneers. It involves removal of soft tissue or alveolar bone
What is Soft tissue grafting and list 2 types.
A tissue grafting is the moving of tissue from one area to another. When root surfaces are exposed, a graft may be done to increase attached gingiva.
-Pedicle graft
-Free gingival soft tissue graft
Pedicle Graft
A type of procedure in which a piece of skin from a near area stays attached at one of the corners while the other part of it is re-attached over the area that needs coverage
Free gingival soft tissue graft
A type of procedure where a piece of skin from a near area is not attached but has a donor site that is located away from the surgical site, often hard palate will be used as a donor site
Gingival Curettage/Subgingival Curettage
It’s scraping of the gingival lining of a periodontal pocket. It’s to remove necrotic (dead) tissue from the pocket wall
What are the indications for a pedicle graft?
The pedicle graft is best used for single-site recession for root coverage and for increasing the amount of attached gingiva.
What is periscope?
-Minimally invasive where RDH uses a miniature dental endoscope with advanced video lighting that allows clinicians to see and treat areas below the gumline, particularly with periodontal pockets minimally invasive way.
What is periodontics?
Specializing on the health and treatment of the gums and supporting structures around the teeth. They treat periodontal disease such as gingivitis and periodontitis as well as perform implant procedures.
What is periodontal disease?
When the inflammation process extends beyond the gingiva and affects the supporting structures of the teeth.
Symptoms of periodontal disease?
-Red, swollen, sensitive gingiva
-Bleeding when brushing/flossing
-Pain or pressure when eating
-Pus present around teeth or gingival tissues
Causes of Periodontal disease?
-Smoking
-Diabetes mellitus
-Poor oral hygiene
-Osteoporosis
-HIV?AIDS
-Stress
-Medications
Why is it important to prevent periodontal disease in terms of other conditions?
It is linked to other systemic diseases such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, stroke, respiratory disease and delivery of low-birth-weight infants.
What is gingivitis?
the inflammation of gingival tissues. The gingiva may have areas of redness and swelling and tend to bleed easily. No tissue recession or loss of bone associated.
What is periodontitis?
The inflammation of the supporting/attached tissues around teeth is destroyed as the disease progresses. Bone loss from slight to major may be present and tooth mobility visible
What is periodontal debridement?
Scaling and root planning. It removes plaque and calculus below the gumline. It aims to reduce inflammation and control periodontal disease by removing harmful bacterial deposits
