Perio
Bleeding is only present in these two circumstances
What is trauma and infection
This code is for the application of hydroxyapatite regeneration medicament
What is D2991
What is Bacteremia
The 4 traditional risk factors for oral cancer
what are previous hx of cancer, age (over 40), tobacco use, alcohol
The indication for Curodont
What is non-invasive treatment of early stage tooth decay (incipient caries) and white spot lesions
Bacterial-induced inflammation of the gingiva with no evidence of attachment loss
What is gingivitis
This CDT code is used for scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation- full mouth, after oral evaluation?
What is D4346
The main bacteria that contributes to caries
What is Streptococcus Mutans
The fastest growing risk factor for oral cancer
What is sexually transmitted HPV
The indication for occlusal sealants
What is occlusal surfaces of permanent posterior teeth with deep grooves in children and teens who are high risk for decay, ideally shortly after eruption.
This stage of periodontal disease is characterized by less than or equal to 5mm probing depths, 3-4mm CAL, horizontal bone loss, and bleeding
What is Stage II
This CDT code is inclusive of site-specific scaling and root planing after intial periodontal treatment
What is D4910
This fungal infection is common to denture patients and is characterized by white, creamy, or cottage cheese-like lesions
What is Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush)
This strand of HPV is known to be responsible for oral cancer in young, non-smoking patients
What is HPV 16
The indication for Arestin
What is an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures for reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis
A periodontal condition characterized by severe gum pain, spontaneous bleeding, ulcerated and necrotic interdental papillae, bad breath, and bone loss
What is Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis (NUP)
This CDT code refers to the procedure of applying desensitizing resin to the cervical and/or root surfaces of teeth
What is D9911
Enterovirus is known for causing this common viral infection causing blisters in the mouth, on hands, and feet.
What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
These exam codes include a visual and tactile oral cancer screening
What are D0150 (comp), D0120 (periodic), D0180 (comp perio eval)
The indication for Perio DT
What is indicated for use as an adjunctive gel for tooth surfaces during periodontal debridement procedures
A1C over 7% in patients with diabetes is a modifier of which grade
What is Grade C
This code is for an "unspecified periodontal procedure, by report"
It is a placeholder for a periodontal service that does not have a specific code.
What is D4999
This complex of bacteria is a group of anaerobic, Gram-negative bacteria associated with periodontitis
hint: color
Red
When using fluorescence technology, the tissue will only fluoresce in the presence of what damage
What are mechanical, thermal, and chemical
Indication for Seal and Protect
treating sensitive teeth caused by cervical abrasion/erosion, desensitizing hypersensitive areas, and mechanically reinforcing the dentin