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CH. 34
Interpretation of Periodontal Disease
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Periodontal disease refers to | a group of diseases that affect the tissue around teeth |
| ADA case type 1 | gingivitis |
| Case type 2 | mid or slight periodontist |
| Case type 3 | moderate periodontist |
| Case type 4 | advance/severe periodontist |
| Dental images can also detect local irritants like calculus and defective restorations which contribute to periodontal disease | |
| WHEN DISINFECTING ALWAYS USE UTILITY GLOVES | |
| Collimater is 2.75 inches | |
| Periodontal | around tooth |
| Furcation area | area between roots of multirooted teeth |
| Pariapical image | image of choice for evaluation for periodontal disease |
| Paralleling technique | preferred method of intraoral exposure for receptors documenting periodontal disease |
| Horizontal bone loss | occurs in a plane parallel to the CEJs of adjacent teeth |
| Vertical bone loss | does not occur in a plane parallel to the CEJs of adjacent teeth |
| Localized | bone loss that occurs in isolated areas |
| Generalized | bone loss that occurs evenly throughout arches |
| Calculus | stone like concretion that forms on crowns and roots of teeth as a result of calcification of plaque |
| Dental images can be used to detect/document periodontal disease on dental images and determine success or failure of periodontal therapy | |
| Boney changes can be described as horizontal or vertical, a severity as slight moderate or severe |