Indices

Question 1

an expression of clinical observation in numeric values; describes status of an individual/group with respect to a condition being measured

Answer 1

index

Question 2

each index measures ___ _____

Answer 2

one variable

Question 3

true/false, indices are helpful for both patient care and research

Answer 3

true

Question 4

different indices categories (3)

Answer 4

• plaque
• gingival bleeding
• gingival/periodontal disease classifications

Question 5

index that assesses gingival inflammation based on color, consistency, and BOP

Answer 5

Loe and Silness

Question 6

Loe and Silness measures these 4 areas of the tooth, scoring 0-3, then ___ together and divide by __ to get the index

Answer 6

M, D, B, Li; add, four

Question 7

Loe and Silness

score 0 =

Answer 7

normal gingiva

Question 8

Loe and Silness

score 1 =

Answer 8

• mild inflammation
• slight change in color
• slight edema
• no bleeding

Question 9

Loe and Silness

score 2 =

Answer 9

• moderate inflammation
• slight change in color
• slight edema
• bleeding on probing

Question 10

Loe and Silness

score 4 =

Answer 10

• severe inflammation
• marked redness/edema
• ulceration
• tendency to bleeding spontaneously

Question 11

Sulcular bleeding index does/does not probe to the base of the pocket

Answer 11

does

Question 12

Loe and Silness does/does not probe to the base of the pocket

Answer 12

does not

Question 13

Sulcular Bleeding index

score 0 =

Answer 13

• gingiva normal texture/color

- no bleeding

Question 14

Sulcular Bleeding index

score 1 =

Answer 14

• gingiva apparently normal

- BOP

Question 15

Sulcular Bleeding index

score 2 =

Answer 15

• BOP
• change in color
• no edema

Question 16

Sulcular Bleeding index

score 3 =

Answer 16

• BOP
• change in color
• slight edema

Question 17

Sulcular Bleeding index

score 4 =

Answer 17

EITHER
A) BOP, change in color, obvious edema
B) BOP, obvious edema

Question 18

Sulcular Bleeding index

score 5 =

Answer 18

• BOP
• spontaneous bleeding
• change in color
• marked edema

Question 19

periodontal index by Russell AND Ramfjord is used in many ______ studies

Answer 19

epidemiological

Question 20

Russell score 0 =

Answer 20

negative, no inflammation/loss of function

Question 21

Russell score 1 =

Answer 21

• mild gingivitis

- inflammation in free gingiva, but not circumscribing the tooth

Question 22

Russell score 2 =

Answer 22

• gingivitis with inflammation circumscribing tooth

- normal probing depths

Question 23

Russell score 6 =

Answer 23

• gingivitis w/ deepening sulcus
• normal function
• no drifting

Question 24

Russell score 8 =

Answer 24

-advanced destruction
-loss of masticatory function
-tooth may be loose
-tooth may sound dull on percussion
and depressible in socket

Question 25

Ramfjord assess

Answer 25

- gingivitis - sulcus depth - calculus - plaque - occlusal/incisal attrition - mobility - loss of contact

Question 26

Ramfjord measures the ___ of _____

Answer 26

extent, periodontal disease

Question 27

a screening procedure to determine necessity of a comprehensive perio evaluation

Answer 27

periodontal screening and recording (PSR)

Question 28

does the PSR replace a full mouth probe?

Answer 28

No, it does not

Question 29

assessment that is quick, cost effective, and time effective

Answer 29

periodontal screening and recording

Question 30

PSR probe details

Answer 30

- ball-tipped end | - one black band extending from 3.5-5.5mm

Question 31

PSR records the ____ area in each ____

Answer 31

worst, sextant

Question 32

in PSR, any score above _____ requires full mouth probe

Answer 32

3 or 4

Question 33

* in PSR means...

Answer 33

other clinical observation such as furcation or mobility

Question 34

X in PSR means...

Answer 34

no tooth in that sextant

Question 35

CDT code _____ = ___ in the presence of ____

Answer 35

D4346, scaling, gingivitis

Question 36

key to CDT code D4346

Answer 36

absence of periodontitis

Question 37

code D4346 cannot be used in conjunction with...

Answer 37

- prophylaxis - SRP - debridement`