Question | Answer |
what degree are periodontal files blades at | 90-105 |
what type of stroke is used for a file | vertical pull stroke |
what is the order of calculus attachment | attachment by pellicle on enamel-weakest
attachment by irregularities on root- strong
attachment by interlocking organic crystals-strongest |
what is a full mouth debridement | 1-2 appointments, in a 24 hour period, prevents reinfection |
how frequently are sextant./quadrant scaling done | at 1 week intervals |
what to record with an oral deviation | date, size location, color, characteristics, pt. reports
sunken lesion-meausre from deepest part and draw imaginary line from edge to edge of lesion |
CAL | (clinical attachment loss)
recession probe depth
inflammation: probe depth reading above CEJ subtract probe depth |
mobility classes | 1: <1mm B/L, horizontal
2: 1-2mm B/L, horizontal
3: >2mm B/L, depressible in socket, vertical |
how to measure width of attached gingiva | (total width of gingiva is from height of gingiva to mucogingival junction)
subtract probing depth from above for width of attached gingiva |
where are trifurcations located | maxillary molars |
bifurcations | mandibular molars and maxillary 1st premolars |