Perio Disease and/or symptoms
inflammation of gingival tissue
periodontitis
Normal readings
3mm or less
Take perio readings
RDH or DDS
gum tissue cut and reflected, calculus removed
Tissue is returned and held with sutures
Flap Surgery
used to indicate depth of pocket and provides a guide to DDS to remove tissue
perio marking pliers
inflammation around a partially erupted tooth
periocoronitis
How many readings on each tooth are recorded?
6; 3 on the lingual and 3 on the facial
Place perio pack/dressing
RDA
surgical removal of diseased tissue
gingivectomy
measures horizontal and vertical depth of pockets on multi rooted tooth
furcation probe
non inflammatory perio disease that destroys bones
periodontosis
What is included in Perio Exam?
furcation and pocket readings
check for recession, exudate & mobility
Remove calculus
DDS or RDH
surgical shaping and contouring of gingiva
gingivoplasty
cuts and trims excess tissue
perio nippers
bleeding gums when brushing, redness, swelling
gingivitis
tooth movement of 1mm in any direction is classifed as Cl _____ mobility
Cl I
Remove perio dressing
DA under direct supervision
osteoplasty
surgical reshaping or altering the bone
used to cut, bevel and shape gingival tissue during perio surgery
gingivectomy knives
pain, discoloration, bad breath & bleeding
ANUG
seepage of fluid or pus
exudate
Perform gingivectomy
DDS only
furcation
area between two roots
scaler with extended shanks to remove sub ging calculus from specific tooth surfaces
gracey curette