PERIO FINAL Flashcards
(18 cards)
Wickman’s striae is exhibiting signs of which lichen planus
RETICULAR LICHEN PLANUS
With is the predominant perio pathogen and a member of the red complex
🡪P.gingivalis
It is ok to begin perio treatment prior to determing a diagnosis and treatment plan if any of the
following conditions are met
none
What phase is periodontal surgery
PHASE 2
An estimate of the likely course and outcome of a disease is
�prognosis
“gold standard” lab technique that determins efficacy against causative microbes
�culture and sensitivity
- Primary etiology in perio disease
🡪biofilm
Assigning name to a patients illness
🡪diagnosis
. Non-resorbable tetracycline fiber
🡪actisite
- Probing depth is s6-8mm. CAL is 5-7mm. Class I furcation. What is prognosis
🡪Fair
Bone loss most associated with infrabony perio pocket
�vertical
Chlorhexidine gluconate mechanism of action
disrupts membrane integrity
How often to replace toothbrush
🡪once a quarter
AAP advising patients to brush their teeth every-hours to prevent gingivitis
�12
Kids first dental visit. Which technique is best due to their level of dexterity?
Fones
With periodontist there is apical migration of epithelium resulting in attachment loss. Roots with furcation involvement are at a higher risk of developing root caries
TRUE/TRUE
. Right or wrong, there is only one diagnosis. There may be multiple differential diagnosis
�T/T
Loss of stippling is a sign of gingivitis and inflammation. Melanin pigment is in certain ethnic groups
�T/T