Perio Cram

Question 1

What does staging measure?

Answer 1

Severity

Question 2

Describe BPE probe

Answer 2

WHO 0.5mm ball ended
3.5-5.5
8.5-11.5

Question 3

When do we complete a 6ppc according to BSP guidelines?

Answer 3

BPE of 3
6PPC post initial tx

Question 4

What does grading measure?

Answer 4

Progression

Question 5

Staging grades

Answer 5

1 - mild (<15%)
2 - moderate (coronal 3rd)
3 - severe (mid 3rd)
4 - v severe (apical 3rd)

Question 6

Grading grades

Answer 6

A - slow <0.5
B - moderate 0.5-1
C - rapid >1

Question 7

How do we work out bone loss?

Answer 7

% of bone loss/age

Question 8

Localised

Answer 8

<30% teeth effected

Question 9

Generalised

Answer 9

> 30% teeth effected

Question 10

BPE scores

Answer 10

0 - healthy
1- BOP
2 - plaque retentive factors
3 - 3.5-5.5
4 - >5.5
Furcation

Question 11

Define stable

Answer 11

PPD <=4mm
BOP <10%
No BOP at 4mm sites

Question 12

Define unstable

Answer 12

PPD>=5mm
OR
PPD>=4mm + BOP

Question 13

Define engaging

Answer 13

MPS <30%
MBS <35%

Question 14

Define remission

Answer 14

BOP >10%
PPD <4mm
No BOP at 4mm sites

Question 15

Define successful tx

Answer 15

Reduction in pockets, mobility, plaque/bleeding

Question 16

Function of periodontium

Answer 16

Attach teeth to jaw +
dissipate occlusal forces

Question 17

When do we consider splinting? (3)

Answer 17

• Mobility due to advanced LOA
• Causing discomfort/diff chewing
• Needs stabilised for PMPR

Question 18

Describe gingival health, localised gingivitis + generalised gingivitis BOP scores

Answer 18

Gingival health
<10% BOP

Localised gingivitis
10-30%

Generalised gingivitis
>30% BOP

Question 19

Effects of recession

Answer 19

Sensitivity + cervical caries + poor aesthetics

Question 20

How to diagnose occlusal trauma

Answer 20

Mobility
Fremitus
Occlusal discrepancies
Wear facets
RR
Sensitivity

Question 21

MBS + MPS ideal values

Answer 21

35% - MBS
30% - MPS

Question 22

How is MBS worked out?

Answer 22

MDBL /24 x 100

Question 23

How is MPS worked out?

Answer 23

IBL/36 x 100

Question 24

List the ramfjords teeth used for MPS+MBS

Answer 24

UR6 UL1 UL4 LL6 LR1 LR4

Question 25

Mobility scores

Answer 25

<1mm 1-2 >2 (horizontal + vertical)

Question 26

Furcation scores

Answer 26

<3mm 3-6 all through

Question 27

Example of a diagnostic statement

Answer 27

Generalised Periodontitis Stage 4 Grade C currently unstable no known RFs

Question 28

Gracey grey

Answer 28

Sub anteriors

Question 29

Gracey green

Answer 29

sub B+L posteriors

Question 30

Gracey orange

Answer 30

sub M posteriors

Question 31

Gracey blue

Answer 31

sub D posteriors

Question 32

Minisickle

Answer 32

Supra + sub B+L embrasures

Question 33

Columbia

Answer 33

Sub anywhere (limited with deep pockets)

Question 34

Hoe red

Answer 34

gross supra+sub M+D

Question 35

Hoe yellow

Answer 35

gross supra+sub D posteriors