ARMAMENTARIUM
PROCEDURAL STEPS
PRE OP
POST OP
INDICATIONS
100

when a scalpel is used what's needed

sutures 

100

what's crucial before the start of the surgery 

health history review/update 

100

what type of clothing should be worn 

anything that is comfortable for the pt 


100

how long should you avoid rinsing your mouth

24 hours post procedure 


100

why is this procedure done 

prevent tooth loss

200

what type of suction is needed

Surgical HVE, HVE, SE

200

what type of anesthetic is generally used 

local anesthetic 
200

how long should you go without eating before the procedure 

LOCAL ANESTHETIC: anytime before 

GENERAL: min. 12 hours before 

200

is bleeding expected?

yes minimal bleeding is normal 


200

If ______,  ______ and ________ are not successful, perio flap surgery is the available option  

root planing, scaling, and antibiotics 

300

is a chisel and mallet needed for this procedure 

yes 

300

how much of the gums are retracted off the underlying structure 

only the area of the affected teeth


300

should you arrange for a ride home following this appt?

only if you feel necessary or if you have gone under GA 


300

is an appt required for suture removal;)

if non-dissolvable appt is required for removal 

if dissolvable appt to check healing is required 



300

what pocket size is necessary for this procedure 

4mm and deeper

400

what are curettes used for during this procedure 

removing calculus 
400

what type of deposits are removed during this procedure 

plaque, calculus, necrotic tissue, debris 


400

should anything be taken prior to this appointment 

Advil and Tylenol only if recommended by the doctor 

400

what type of homecare is necessary 

brush above perio dressing lightly, clean other areas in your mouth as usual, any other PO given by the dentist 


400
what kind of inflammation will cause means for this procedure 

persistent inflammation 

500

Types of knives 

Kirkland and Orbins 

500

what are the steps after debridement of teeth

suture, POI, follow up appt 

500

how long does healing typically take for this procedure 

4-8 weeks 


500

what is typically placed following this procedure 

periodontal dressing 


500

what is another thing that can be done with this procedure 

reshaping and recontouring the bone