Nov 13, 20231 minHow does prophylaxis work?Rinse the teeth well so that they are wet to prevent unnecessary friction and thus over heating the cup. Fill rubber cup at end of Green...
Nov 13, 20232 minHow should I brush my teeth?Each brushing technique is designed to address specific oral health concerns, and the choice of the technique can depend on an...
Nov 13, 20232 minOral Hygiene Tests - SBI and APISulcus bleeding index (SBI) and approximate plaque index (API) are tested at every appointment. The results are used to reflect the...
Nov 13, 20232 minRisk Factors for Periodontal DiseaseUnderstanding the risk factors of periodontal disease greatly benefits dentists and patients. Modifiable risk factors are able to be...
Nov 13, 20233 minPeriodontal ChartingAfter PSR, if a score of 3 is given to two or more sextants, or if a score of 4 is given to a sextant, a full periodontal charting will...
Nov 13, 20231 minPeriodontal Screening & RecordsIn the 1996 World Workshop in Periodontics, PSR (Periodontal Screening and Recording) was developed. It is a quick and cheap test...
Nov 12, 20231 minStaging and Grading PeriodontitisFrom a 2017 Workshop presented by the American Academy of Periodontology and European Federation of Periodontology, a universal...
Apr 1, 20233 minWhat is Periodontal Disease?The teeth are surrounded and supported by the peridontium, consisting of the gingival tissue, alveolar bone, cementum, and periodontal...