perio care
Indexes
Radiology
Special Procedures/Conditions
Miscellaneous
100
What is the longest period of time the ultrasonic scaler stays on a tooth
15 seconds
100
What is gingival index of 2
inflammation and bleeding on probing
100
What is the angle used most on the mandible
parallel
100
What is the substance that decreases sensitivity to teeth
Fluoride
100
What is the length of time it takes for plaque to form on teeth
20 minutes
200
What is the maximum time for a polisher to stay on the tooth
5 seconds
200
What is a calculus index of 0
no plaque
200
What is the angle between the tooth and the sensor
bisecting angle
200
What is the condition where the enamel did not form on certain areas of the tooth
enamel hypo calcification
200
What is the AAHA standard for the processing of dental equipment
steam sterilization
300
What is the normal sulcus depth for a cat
0-1mm
300
What is the average of the calculus and gingival index
periodontal index
300
What is the distance you should stand away from the x-ray beam
6 feet
300
What are the treatment options for a non vital fracture
Root Canal or extraction
300
What is the structure that makes up the majority of the tooth
dentin
400
What is both a tactile and auditory instrument
Periodontal probe/explorer
400
What is Gingival Index of 1
Inflammation at the gumline
400
What is the structure that usually impedes maxillary radiography on cats
Zygomatic arch
400
What is a fracture that does not penetrate to pulp canal
what is a vital fracture
400
What is the anaerobic bacteria that causes periodontal disease in the dog
Porphymonous
500
What is the time it takes for plaque to harden into calculus
48 hours
500
What is the PI with inflammation with spontaneous bleeding and submarginal calculus
PI 3
500
What is the amount of pathology found by taking dental radiography
38-51%
500
What is a dentigerous cyst
What is formed by an unerupted tooth
500
What is the scientific name for an animal whose teeth continuously grow
Hipsadont