What instrument measures pocket depth and locates the pockets?
Periodontal Probe
100
What is Scaling and Root Planning?
careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and calculus [tartar] from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins.
100
What is one advantage of Laser Surgery
-heals faster
-hemostasis is rapid
-blood-borne contamination is reduced
-less trauma
100
T/F Adults ages 35 and up loose their teeth due to gum disease and cavities more than younger adults?
False
200
What includes pocket readings, furcations, tooth mobility, exudate (pus), and gingival recession?
Periodontal Charting
200
Name two instruments used for Scaling and Root Planning
-Scalers
-Universal curettes
-Ultrasonic Scalers
200
Why is a Tray delivery system
customized trays that the patients can take home and apply medications prescribed by their dentist
200
What is Ridge argumentation?
Filling in the indentation with bone or bone substitute to build up the ridge
200
T/F Once you are all done being treated from Periodontal Disease is there a chance you still can get Periodontal Disease?
True
300
Who reviews the medical history to detect any systemic conditions that may influence periodontal treatment?
The Periodontist
300
What instrument measures pocket depth?
Periodontal Probe
300
It is important that you keep the ___ of your gum tissue so that it stays in a healthy state
What is Maintenance
300
What is a Frenectomy?
removal of attached tissues in certain areas
300
T/F If you have lost teeth due to Periodontal Disease can you get implants?
True
400
What are some early signs of periodontal disease?
-changes in the gingiva
-gingival inflammation or bleeding
-evidence of exudates
-development of periodontal pockets
400
What is the major design difference between a scaler and curette?
Shape of the blade
400
What nonsurgical treatment helps you maintain your gum tissue?
What is Periodontal Maintenance cleaning
400
In which surgical procedure does the periodontist cover exposed roots or develop gum tissue to even your gum line?
Soft Tissue Graft
400
"Why are boys such jerks?"
What is The Little Rascals
500
What is a valuable aid for detecting periodontal disease?
Radiographs
500
What is a type of scaler?
-hoe
-scaler
500
What recent advance in dental technology has enabled us to utilize a very small camera at the end of a periodontal probe
What is Perioscopy(Periodontal Endoscopy)
500
In what procedure does the periodontist remove excess gum tissue that covers the teeth?
Crown lengthening
500
What percentage of refractory periodontal disease are smokers?
A: 90% C: 50%
B: 75% D: 25%