Periodontics

Exams

100

This periodontal measurement determines the depth between the gingiva and the tooth. 

Periodontal Probing 

200

The normal health of a gingiva sulcus is this measurement?

 3mm or less. 

300

This diagnostic chart records pocket depths, mobility, recession, and furcation involvement.

 periodontal charting.

400

Bleeding observed during probing is used to measure this. 

 the bleeding index. 

500

This dental radiograph is particularly useful for showing bone height along the root surface. 

Periapical X Ray 

Instruments

100

These instruments measure periodontal pocket depths in millimeters.

Periodontal Probe

200

These instruments detect calculus and evaluate root surface roughness. 

Periodontal Explorer

300

These instruments are primarily used to remove supragingival calculus.

scaler

400

These instruments remove subgingival calculus and smooth the root surfaces.

curettes 

500

These probes measure horizonal pocket depths in furcation areas.

 furcation probes

Ultrasonic Scaling

100

This instrument removes calculus using high frequency vibrations. 

Ultrasonic scaler 

200

This device is used to remove aerosols during ultrasonic scaling

HVE

300

This is one benefit of ultrasonic scaling compared to hand scaling

Reduced operator fatigue 

400

Patients with this condition may require caution due to infection risk during ultrasonic scaling. 

Tuberculosis

500

These tooth surfaces may be damaged by ultrasonic scalers

Restorative materials (Porcelain, composite, and veneers) 

Treatment

100

This procedure removes plaque, calculus, and stains from supragingival tooth surfaces. 

prophy

200

This procedure removes calculus from tooth surfaces. 

scaling

300

This procedure smooths root surfaces after scaling. 

root planing

400

This procedure scrapes diseased tissue from the periodontal pocket wall

gingival curettage 

500

These medications may be used in periodontal therapy to reduce bacteria

antimicrobial / antibiotic. 

Surgery

100

This surgery removes diseased gingival tissue and reduces periodontal pocket depth. 

gingivectomy 

200

This surgery reshapes gingival tissues 

gingivoplasty 

300

This surgical procedure exposes root surfaces by lifting the gingiva

periodontal flap surgery

400

This surgery reshapes/removes bone supporting the teeth

osseous surgery

500

This surgical procedure exposes more tooth structure for restoration placement. 

Crown lengthening.