21 Clinical Decision-Making for Periodontal Care

These flashcards cover key concepts and practices in clinical decision-making for periodontal care based on the lecture notes.

What is the first step in treatment planning for periodontal care?

Assigning the correct diagnosis.

What signifies the presence of inflammatory disease in periodontal diagnosis?

Presence of overt or hidden signs of inflammation.

What type of gingivitis is indicated if there is no attachment loss in presence of inflammation?

Gingivitis.

What are common signs of periodontal disease?

Gingival erythema, gingival edema, bleeding on probing, loss of attachment, tooth mobility, or loss of alveolar bone support.

What are the classifications used for periodontal diagnosis?

Peri-implant health, peri-implant mucositis, peri-implantitis.

What does Clinical Attachment Loss (CAL) refer to?

Migration of junctional epithelium to a position apical to the level of the CEJ.

What is the purpose of thorough documentation in periodontal diagnosis?

To ensure accurate communication and treatment planning using standard diagnostic terms.

Which phase in periodontal treatment includes urgent care for acute conditions?

Assessment and preliminary therapy phase.

What defines Periodontitis when assessed during clinical evaluation?

Attachment loss in the presence of inflammation.

What are the phases of periodontal treatment?

Assessment and preliminary therapy, nonsurgical therapy, surgical therapy, restorative therapy, and periodontal maintenance.