Terminology
Removal of diseased tissue
What is GINGIVECTOMY?
measures sulcus depth
What is Perio Probe?
Fluoride treatment
What is DA under direct supervision?
Bleeding gums, exudate, bad odor
What is ANUG?
Smoothing surface of root by removing subgingival calculus
What is root planing?
Recontouring of bone
What is Osteoplasty?
Removes calculus
What are scalers?
Remove calculus
What is DDS or Hygienst?
Bluish red gums, mobility, pockets greater than 3mm
What is Periodontitis?
removal of soft debris, stains & plaque
What is coronal polish?
Sticky layer that forms on teeth within 24 hours
What is plaque?
Used to measure the horizontal and vertical pocket depth of multirooted teeth
What is furcation probe?
Perform coronal polish
What is RDA with CP certificate?
Red, bleeding & puffy gums
What is gingivitis?
Scraping gingival lining of pocket to remove necrotic tissue
What is Subgingival Curettage?
preventive measure performed during a recall appointment, primary treatment for gingivitis
What is a prophy?
Instruments are used primarily in periodontal procedures
What are scalers & currettes?
Place Perio Pak
What is RDA; DDS discretion?
Infection & inflammation around a partially erupted tooth
What is Pericoronitis?
cutting of flap to re contour bone and remove necrotic tissue, calculus
What is Incisional Flap Surgery?
most effective antimicrobial therapy
What is Chlorhexdine?
Instruments is designed to clean subgingival calculus from a specific tooth surface
What are Gracey Scalers?
Remove Perio Pak
What is DA under direct supervision?
no symptoms until teeth become mobile
What is Periodontosis?
placing gel into pocket to kill bacteria
What is antibiotic therapy?