History & Exam

Question 1

what’re the different stages of the clinician in periodontal therapy(5)

Answer 1

BPE
Diagnosis -> Prognosis
Initial Therapy
Corrective Therapy
Supportive Therapy

Question 2

what’re the reasons for taking a medical history (MH) (3)

Answer 2

• systemic illnesses
• if they’re at risk form BPE
• risk to infection control

Question 3

outline the periodontal examination procedure

Answer 3

1. patient appraisal (body language of patient)
2. examine patient notes
3. charting
4. examine hard and soft tissues
5. periodontal status

Question 4

what’s the risk of patients on anticoagulants & give an example of one

Answer 4

increased bleeding risk
warfin

Question 5

what’s something that is needed from the patient if they are on anticoagulants

Answer 5

an INR (international normalised ratio)
- shows how long it takes for blood to clot

Question 6

what’s the reason for BPE’s

Answer 6

• determines status of periodontal disease
• status of bleeding/plaque/calculus

Question 7

what’s the name of a procedure that can be used to monitor progress of periodontal therapy

Answer 7

6-point pocket charting

Question 8

name and outline the 4 stages of periodontal therapy

Answer 8

emergency phase = relief of pain & discomfort
initial = stabilisation/hygienic phase
corrective therapy = restorative/surgical phase
supportive = maintenance & prevent recurrence of disease

Question 9

what’s the aim of initial therapy

Answer 9

eliminate all infections & inflammation