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1
Q

When documenting what do you record in gingival assessment?

A

ABNORMAL conditions

2
Q

Inflammation= increased what? (3)

A

Blood flow, permeability of capillaries, collection of defense cells and tissue fluid

3
Q

The main difference between perio and gingivitis?

A

Junctional epithelium has migrated

4
Q

Record what 3 clinical characteristics about gingiva?

A

Color, contour (shape), consistency (tone)

5
Q

Terms for extent:
Localized
Generalized

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1 or few teeth (group or area)

Throughout the sextant arch or mouth

6
Q

Terms for Degree of distribution:
Marginal-
Papillary-
Diffuse-

A

Change in free or marginal gingiva

Involving papilla but not free gingiva

Attached gingiva is involved as well as free, frequently located

7
Q

Normal gingival color

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Pale pink or coral

*melanin pigmentation- based on skin color

8
Q

Healthy contour (shape and size):

Marginal-

Papilla-

Attached-

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Knife life, close to tooth

Triangle, fills embrasure space, flat

Follows alv bone

9
Q

Abnormal marginal gingival contour

A

Rounded
Rolled
Clefting

10
Q

Abnormal papillary contour

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Enlarged
Bulbous
Blunted
Cratered

11
Q

Healthy gingival consistency

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Firm and resilient when probed, smooth, snug, stippled

12
Q

Abnormal gingival consistency :

Edematous-

A

Fluid filled tissues, loose and enlarged, shiney, sensitive

13
Q

Purposes of periodontal charting

A

Aid in diagnosis of periodontal condition like gingivitis or periodontitis, baseline, treatment planning, legal reasons, evaluating success

14
Q

SBI=sulcular bleeding index

A

of areas bleeding divided by (#of teeth X 4)

15
Q

PCR= plaque control record steps

Pcr formula

A

of surfaces with plaque/(# of surfaces available X 4)

Disclose,
Examine 4 areas-m,d,f,l
Record areas with dot

16
Q

5 signs of inflammation

A
Heat
Redness
Pain
Swelling
Loss of function
17
Q

You must address changes in (3) to patient..

A

Bleeding, probe depths, gingival conditions

18
Q

The reassessment is done at _____ of last appointment

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Beginning