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bleeding index
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method of scoring the amount of bleeding present
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bone augmentation
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addition of natural or synthetic bone to a surgical site
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chisel scaler
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instrument used to remove supra gingival calculus in the contact area of anterior teeth
the blade on the chisel scaler is curved slightly to adapt the tooth surfaces |
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crown lengthening
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surgical procedure to expose more tooth surface
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curette
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surgical instrument used to remove tissue from the tooth socket
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file
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metal instrument of varying size and form with numerous ridges or teeth on its cutting surfaces
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furcation probe
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used to measure horizontal and vertical pocket depths of multi rooted teeth in furcation areas
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gingivectomy
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surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues
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gingivolplasty
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surgical reshaping and contouring of gingival tissues
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gracey curette
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curette with one cutting edge "area specific" it is designed to adapt to specific tooth surfaces (mesial or distal)
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hoe scaler
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type of scaler used to remove heavy supra gingival calculus
most effective on buccal & lingual surfaces of the posterior teeth |
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kirkland knife
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double ended knife with kidney shaped blades
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laser
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highly concentrated beam of light
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mobility
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to have movement
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occlusal trauma
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abnormal occlusal relationships of the teeth causing injury to the periodontium
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orban knife
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knife with spearlike shape and cutting edges on both sides of the blade used to remove issue from the interdental areas
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osseous surgery
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surgical specialty of removing defects in bone
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ostectomy
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surgery involving the removal of bone
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osteoplasty
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surgery in which bone is added, contoured and reshaped
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periodontal dressing
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surgical dressing applied to a surgical site for protection, similar to a bandage
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periodontal explorer
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fine thin instrument that is easily adapted around root surfaces used to locate deposits of calculus
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periodontal flap surgery
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incisional surgery performed when excisional surgery is not indicated
tissues are not removed but are pushed away from the underlying tooth roots and alveolar bone |
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periodontal plastic surgery
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surgical procedures of mucogingival tissues
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periodontal pocket
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deepening of the gingival sulcus beyond normal results from periodontal disease
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periodontal probe
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probe used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets, tapered to fit into the gingival sulcus with a blunt or rounded tip
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peritomes
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instrument used to cut periodontal ligaments for atraumatic tooth extraction
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root planning
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procedure that smooths the surface of a root by removing abnormal toxic cementum or dentin that is rough, contaminated or permeated with calculus
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scaling
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removal of deposits of calculus from the teeth with the use of suitable instruments
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sickle scaler
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hook shaped instrument that is available in various sizes and shapes and is used for the removal of tenacious supra gingival deposits of calculus
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ultrasonic scaler
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device used for rapid calculus removal it operates on high-frequency sound waves
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universal curette
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hand instrument used to treat sub gingival surfaces
it has a blade with an unbroken cutting edge that curves around the toe and a flat face set at a 90 degree angle to the lower shank |
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what does a periodontal examination include
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patients medical and dental history, radiographic evaluation, examination of the teeth, emanation of the oral tissues and supporting structures and periodontal charting
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periodontal examination procedures
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mobility
oral tissues and supporting structures periodontal probing bleeding index occlusal adjustment radiographic analysis |
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instruments used in periodontal therapy
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periodontal and function probes
periodontal explorers sickle, chisel, hoe scalers files universal & gracey curettes kirkland & orban knives peritomes pocket markers |
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indications for placement of periodontal surgical dressings
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serves as a bandage over the surgical site
holds the flaps in place protect newly forming tissues minimize postoperative pain, infection & hemorrhage protect the surgical site from trauma support mobile teeth during the healing process |
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contraindications for periodontal treatment
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patients health stays and age
limitations of the procedures also for the pt (time, cost, esthetics and discomfort) |
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what is the purpose of radiographs in periodontal treatment
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a bitewing radiograph is most commonly used
accurately depicts bone height along the root surface vertical bitewing radiographs for determining the extent of crestal bone loss |
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indications for using an ultrasonic scaler
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removal of supra gingival calculus and difficult stains
removal of sub gingival calculus, attached plaque and endotoxins from the root surface cleaning of furcation areas removal of deposits before periodontal surgery removal of orthodontic cements "debonding" removal of overhanging margins of restorations |
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contraindications for using an ultrasonic scaler
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communicable disease
patients susceptible to infection respiration problems swallowing difficulty cardiac pacemaker |
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what oral conditions may be contraindications to the ultrasonic scalers
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demineralized areas
exposed dentinal surfaces restorative materials titanium implant abutments narrow periodontal pockets |
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nonsurgical periodontal treatment
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dental prophylaxis
scaling and root planing gingival curettage antimicrobial and antibiotic agents locally delivered antibiotics |
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surgical periodontal therapy
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excisional surgery=gingivectomy, gingivoplasty
incisional surgery= peri flap surgery osseous surgery= osteoplasty, ostectomy crown lengthening soft tissue grafts= pedicle, free gingival soft tissue graft |
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deepening of the gingival sulcus beyond normal, resulting from periodontal disease.
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periodontal pocket
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movement of a tooth in its socket is called
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mobility
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method of scoring the amount of bleeding present
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bleeding index
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type of explorer that is thin, fine and easily adapted around root surfaces
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periodontal explorer
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device used for rapid calculus removal that operates on high-frequency sound waves
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ultrasonic scaler
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performed to remove defects in bone
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osseous
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surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues
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gingivectomy
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surgery where gingival tissues are contoured and reshaped
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gingivoplasty
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surgery which bone is added, contoured and reshaped
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osteoplasty
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surgery that involves the removal of bone
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ostectomy
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