ASSESSMENT
Define irreversible index
An index that measures conditions in the oral cavity that don't change over time
What type of exam is the root caries index?
Type 3
What is the geriatric patient's name?
Frank Gallagher
What surfaces are required for the calculation?
-Recession with decay
-Recession with filled root
-Sound root surface
How many root caries were being restored?
3
Define simple index
An index that measures the presence or absence of a condition in the oral cavity
Why is the root caries index type 3?
Visual-tactile examination with a light source, explorer, and mirror
What medication caused this oral side effect that increased his risk of root caries?
A side effect from Prinivil (lisinopril) is xerostomia
Define R-F
Recession with a filled root surface
What is the black string called?
Retraction cord
Define reversible index
An index that measures conditions in the oral cavity that can be reversed
What defect falls under grade 2?
Shallow surface defect
TRUE VS FALSE: High consumption and xerostomia were the risk factors associated with root caries
False
Define R-N
Recession with a sound root surface
What led to these root caries?
Drugs
These two conditions are reversible indices
GI and PI
What treatment is recommended for a grade 1 defect?
Remineralization therapy
TRUE VS FALSE: A tooth without enough recession to expose the cemental structure is considered at risk
False
Define R-D
Recession with decay
What tool is being used to drill the tooth?
A dental drill
This conditions is considered an irreversible index (aside from dental caries)
Dental fluorosis
List the grade that requires a root canal and filling for treatment
Grade 4
When can this index be used in the clinic/community setting (be specific)?
Avery and Water's Edge
What is the full calculation for the root caries index?
RCI= (R-D) + (R-F) / (R-D) + (R-F) + (R-N) x 100
What grade are the root caries seen in the video?
Grade 3