Instrumentation
Name the key differences between sickle scalers and currets
rounded back
rounded toe
semi-circular in cross section
What is the best method for performing an exam of the lips?
Bidigital palpation
There is 4mm of visible root structure below the CEJ. The probe depth is 2 mm. What is the CAL?
6mm
When doing patient assessments, we collect data that is only relevant to dental health
False
How would you describe overjet?
The horizontal distance between anterior teeth
When the cutting edge of an AREA SPECIFIC curet is properly adapted what relation will the terminal shank be in relation to the tooth
Name 3 benefits of preforming a routine EO/IO exam on your patient
1. detect oral cancer
2. detect normal from abnormal
3. assess salivary flow
4. patient education
State a correct periodontal summary statement
Health on an intact periodontium
Generalized biofilm induced Gingivitis on an intact periodontium
Periodontitis Stage I Loc Grade A
Who is involved in the dental hygiene care plan?
Dental hygienist and patient
What surfaces are involved in a Class II caries according to Blacks Classification?
Posterior interproximal surfaces
Name all the surfaces that the S204 can be used
Posterior all supragingival surfaces
There is a small 2x2 round structure underneath your patients tongue near their sublingual frenum. What is it?
Sublingual caruncle
State a correct dental hygiene diagnosis
Patient presents with marginal biofilm accumulation due to poor oral hygiene habits
What does PARQ stand for?
Procedure, Alternatives, Risks, Questions
What is the proper sterilization requirement for MOIST heat sterilization?
250*F or 121*C for 15-30 minutes at 15 PSI
You are going to scale sextant 4. There are 6mm pockets with BOP and subgingival calc. What is the BEST instrument to use?
Areaspecific curets
What are the 5 elements when describing a lesion?
Color, size, shape, location history
Name the two major "grade modifiers" when staging and grading periodontal disease
Smoking & Diabetes
What are the steps of the Dental Hygiene Process of Care?
Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation, Documentation
Attrition, bruxism, erosion, abrasion, abfraction
You are scaling a mandibular anterior tooth, as you come around the line angle your instrument removes the interdental papilla. What MOST LIKELY caused the tissue damage?
Th tip 1/3 of the instrument was not properly adapted to the tooth
What are the characteristics of a papule?
Well defined, less than 1cm
What are the three severity categories when staging periodontitis
Interdental CAL (at sight of greatest loss)
Radiographic Boneloss
Tooth loss (from periodontitis)
What order to you create your care plan in?
1st. Findings/Risk Factors
2nd. Anticipated Outcomes
3rd. Interventions
What is an infrabony pocket?
JE is BELOW the crest of the alveolar bone