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Periodontal Procedures & Instrumentation Part 2
This deck covers key concepts and procedures related to periodontal treatments and instrumentation, including surgical and non-surgical techniques, post-operative care, and common periodontal conditions.
pocket markers are instruments that look like __ and creates what
cotton pliers and creates bleeding points in gingiva. used to mark area for an incision
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Term
Definition
pocket markers are instruments that look like __ and creates what
cotton pliers and creates bleeding points in gingiva. used to mark area for an incision
a surgical scalpel is used to remove
gingival tissue
the electrosurgery unit uses tiny electrical currents to
incise the gingival tissue
what are the 3 non surgical periodontal treatments that can be used to eliminate perio pockets
scaling, root planing, curettage
root planing leaves the
radicular portion of the tooth and smooth for the deposition of cementum
curettage is the process of removing what kind of tissue from the pocket wall
necrotic
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
pocket markers are instruments that look like __ and creates what | cotton pliers and creates bleeding points in gingiva. used to mark area for an incision |
a surgical scalpel is used to remove | gingival tissue |
the electrosurgery unit uses tiny electrical currents to | incise the gingival tissue |
what are the 3 non surgical periodontal treatments that can be used to eliminate perio pockets | scaling, root planing, curettage |
root planing leaves the | radicular portion of the tooth and smooth for the deposition of cementum |
curettage is the process of removing what kind of tissue from the pocket wall | necrotic |
what is the best suited antibiotic for periodontal treatment | tetracycline |
chlorohexidine is the most effe time agent available to reduce/ inhibit | the development of plaque and gingivitis |
locally delivered antibiotics can be used to apply antibiotics | directly into the periodontal pockets |
periodontal disease is an | infectious disease process |
what is the main cause of gingival inflammation and most other forms of periodontal disease | plaque / biofilm |
a sign of gingivitis may be | tissues bleeding easily |
microbial plaque is | the direct cause of gingivitis |
contraindications for periodontal treatment may include | poor general or mental health (HIV diabtes), poor prognosis for healing, bone loss is too extensive |
periodontal screening is not meant to replace | a full mouth periodontal probing |
what patients is PSR not recommended for | patients under 18 |
sulcus vs pocket | sulcus= 1-3mm
pocket = 4mm or greater |
during psr the patients mouth is divided into | sextants |
a * in periodontal charting indicates | bleeding |
a * in PSR indicates | furcation, mobility , recession greater than 3.5mm, mucoginvival issues |
ANUG stands for | acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis |
ANUG is caused by | abnormal overgrowth of bacteria |
gingival hyperplasia is AKA | gingival overgrowth |
pericoronitis is | inflammation of gingiva around the partially erupted tooth |
gingivoplasty is | recontouring, reshaping of gingiva |
in periodontal flap surgery the tissues are not removed but are | pushed away |
condition where there is exposure of the root of a tooth as a result of bone loss extending the full length of the tooth root | dihiscence |
fenestration is the area where | roots join on a multi rooted tooth are denuded |
dehiscence is like a | zippier |
fenestration is like a | window |
osteoplasty | bone is added contorted and reshaped |
osteoectomy | removal of bone |
electrosurgery uses electrical correct to __ or ___ tissue | remove or desiccate |
perio packs are placed over the surgical site and removed | 1 week after surgery |
a slight allergy to eugenol when using a ZOE dressing will make the patient feel a | burning sensation with redness in area |
splinting is done primarily to | stabilize mobile teeth and improve support |
post op instructions for perio surgeries | swelling, bleeding, diet, activity, dressing, homecare, post op check, no smoking, rinsing discomfort/pain management |
post op instructions include no rinsing for 24 hours, after 24 hours you can rinse with | warm saltwater |