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Power. Point® Presentation for Specialty Chairside Assisting with Labs Module: Periodontics Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1

Module: Periodontics Part A: The Periodontal Team Part B: Periodontal Disease and Procedures Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2

Module: Periodontics Learning Objectives 1. Define the Key Terms. 2. Define periodontics. 3. Describe the stages of periodontal disease. 4. Identify periodontal instruments and explain their uses. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

Module: Periodontics Learning Objectives 5. Explain nonsurgical and surgical periodontal treatment and the dental assistant’s role for each. 6. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist during periodontal procedures. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4

Key Terms • • • Bone grafting Bone resorption Bruxism Calculus Coronal polish Curette Electrosurgery Frenectomy Furcation • • • Gingival grafting Gingivectomy Gingivitis Gingivoplasty Hoe scaler Interdental knives Laser Mucogingival surgery Occlusal equilibration Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5

Key Terms • • • Osseous surgery Ostectomy Osteoplasty Periodontal dressing Periodontal flap surgery • Periodontal knives • Periodontal pocket • Periodontal probe • • • Periodontal probing Periodontitis Periodontium Periosteal elevator Plaque Pocket marking pliers Prophylaxis Recession Root planing Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6

Key Terms • • Scaling Scalers Subgingival Supragingival Surgical scalpels Tooth mobility Ultrasonic instruments Vertical bone resorption Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7

Part A: The Periodontal Team Periodontist Dental assistant Dental hygienist Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8

Part B: Periodontal Disease and Procedures Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9

Symptoms of Periodontal Disease Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10

Causes of Periodontal Disease • • • Local irritants Poor oral hygiene Improper nutrition Malocclusion Stress Systemic factors Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11

Classifications of Periodontal Disease Gingivitis Periodontitis Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12

The Periodontal Visit • Gathering the periodontal diagnostic information: – The medical dental history – The clinical examination – Radiographs • Determining the appropriate treatment plan Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 13

Periodontal Instruments Sharpening a dental instrument Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 14

Periodontal Probes Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 15

Periodontal Curettes Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 16

Periodontal Scalers Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 17

Ultrasonic Instruments Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 18

Periodontal Knives Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 19

Pocket Marking Pliers Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20

Periosteal Elevators Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 21

Rongeurs and Forceps Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 22

Laser Technology Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 23

Nonsurgical Periodontal Procedures • • Occlusal adjustment Scaling and polishing Root planing Gingival curettage Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 24

Surgical Periodontal Procedures • • Gingivectomy Gingivoplasty Periodontal flap surgery Osseous surgery Mucogingival surgery Gingival grafting Frenectomy Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 25

Periodontal Dressings Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 26

Assessment Questions • What is the hygienist’s role in periodontics? Scaling, curettage, and root planing • What six areas are probed on each tooth? Mesiofacial, distofacial, mesiolingual, and distolingual • What is a considered normal sulcus depth? 3 millimeters or less Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 27

Summary of Module • • • Key Terms Orthodontics The orthodontic team Pediatric office Pediatric dental procedures The periodontal team Periodontal disease Periodontal instruments Surgical and nonsurgical procedures Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 28