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2. INTRODUCTION
The periodontist specializes in diseases of the tissue
around the root of the tooth
This specialty deals with symptoms, probable causes,
diagnoses, and treatment of periodontal disease
3. PERIODONTAL TEAM
The team in a periodontal office includes the periodontist,
dental assistants, dental hygienists, and business staff
The periodontist coordinates treatment with the general
dentists In the overall care of the patient
The periodontist screens the patient, performs the surgical
care, and provides continual care according to the patient’s
needs
4. PERIODONTAL TEAM
The Dental Assistant
Performs chairside assisting duties and expanded functions allowed by
state Dental Practice Acts
Placing and removing periodontal dressing
Removing sutures
Performing coronal polishes
Takes radiographs, takes impressions for study models, places
sealants, and administers fluoride treatments
5. PERIODONTAL TEAM
Dental Assistant continued…
Gives pre and postoperative instructions and prepares the treatment
room for surgery
All in addition to treatment room preparation and maintenance and
sterilization procedures
Involved in educating and motivating the patient throughout the
treatment
Also may perform lab tasks, such as pouring study models
6. PERIODONTAL TEAM CONTINUED
The Dental Hygienist
Performs traditional hygiene procedures and, depending on the
state, administer local anesthetic
In a periodontal practice, the hygienist often sees patients who
have more advanced periodontal disease; therefore,
responsibilities include root planning and clinical examination
procedures
7. PERIODONTAL DISEASE
According to the American Academy of Periodontology,
three out of four adults will experience, to some degree,
periodontal problems at some time in their lives
Periodontal disease occurs in children and adolescents
with marginal gingivitis and gingival recession
The most prevalent conditions
Periodontal disease involves the periodontium, which
represents the tissues that support the teeth
8. PERIODONTIUM
Periodontium: the tissues that support the teeth
*Gingiva—tissues that surround the teeth
*Periodontal ligaments—fibers that surround the root
of the tooth and attach the cementum to the bone
*Cementum—hard surface that covers the dentin on
the root of the tooth
9. PERIODONTIUM
*Alveolar Bone—bone that forms the socket that
encases the root of the tooth
Sulcus—space between the tooth and the free
gingiva. In healthy mouths, the sulcus is 1 to 3 mm
deep
Epithelial Attachment—area at the bottom of the
sulcus where the gingiva attaches to the tooth
10. SYMPTOMS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Bleeding gums
Loose teeth (mobility)
Inflamed gingiva
Abnormal contour of the
gingiva
Periodontal pocket formation
Malocclusions
Halitosis
Pain and tenderness
Recession and discoloration
All of these symptoms may be
present or the symptoms may
vary
11. CAUSES OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Local irritants are a significate cause of periodontal disease
One irritant, bacterial plaque, is a common cause of the inflammation
of the gingival tissues
Bacterial plaque forms around the margin of the gingiva and, if left
undisturbed, mineralizes and appears as a yellow or brown deposit on
the teeth
The mineralized, hard deposit is called calculus
If plaque and calculus are not removed, they continue to grow and
develop on both supragingival and subgingival surfaces
12. CAUSES OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE CONT…
Poor oral hygiene results in the buildup of plaque and
calculus
When we do not brush and floss daily this can lead to plaque
formation and debris build up on the teeth
Improper nutrition leads to overall poor health, which
often is evident in the gingival tissues
When we eat a balanced diet, including foods that keep teeth
strong and the tissues free of disease, this can aid in maintaining
healthy mouth
13. CAUSES OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE CONT…
Malocclusions can be a factor in periodontal disease
Improper tooth alignment and occlusion can lead to
plaque and calculus formation in areas where food and
debris are not removed easily
Patients with sensitive teeth or who need dental
restorations will favor these areas and alter chewing
patterns, putting additional pressure on periodontal
structures
14. CAUSES OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE CONT…
Stress can lead to bruxism (grinding of teeth), which
puts pressure on the teeth and surrounding tissues
The patient may not eat healthy foods or maintain
proper oral hygiene at a time of stress
15. CAUSES OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE CONT…
Systemic factors, including hormonal imbalances, hereditary
predispositions, and certain disease and medications, are often
reflected in the gingival tissues
Hormonal changes due to
pregnancy
Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
Such as hypertension
Blood disease
Such as leukemia
HIV infection
Genetic conditions
Such as down syndrome
Emotional disorders,
Systemic drugs
Such as Dilantin or
immunosuppressant's
Thyroid deficiencies
18. CLASSIFICATIONS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
There are two main classifications of periodontal disease
1. Gingivitis
2. Periodontitis
19. GINGIVITIS
Inflammation of the gingival
tissues
Common in all ages
Causes may include
Buildup of plaque and
calculus
Poor-fitting appliances
Poor occlusion
Condition may occur in
association with
Certain systemic diseases
(scurvy)
Hormonal changes (pregnancy)
Prolonged drug therapy
20. GINGIVITIS CONT…
The tissues become reddish in color
Interdental papilla may be swollen and bulbous
Tissues may bleed after brushing and flossing
Gingivitis precedes periodontitis but does not always
progress to it
Proper brushing and flossing can reverse this condition in
some cases by removing the plaque
22. PERIODONTITIS
Involves the formation of periodontal pockets
This occurs when margins of the gingiva and periodontal
fibers recede and the supporting bone becomes inflamed
and destroyed
There is an increase in tooth mobility as the pockets
become deeper
May be furcation (area where the roots divide)
involvement in multirooted teeth
23. PERIODONTITIS
Chronic periodontitis
A progressive disease process with the patient experiencing loss
of tissue attachment and bone
Aggressive periodontitis
Form of periodontitis that acts rapidly and aggressively destroys
the tissue attachment and bone
24.
25. PERIODONTITIS
Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (NUG)
Occurs most frequently in your adults 16-30
Causes include stress, smoking, inadequate diet, and poor oral
hygiene
Characteristics are inflamed gingiva, metallic taste, halitosis, pain,
and hemorrhage of the tissues
Also knows as Vincent's disease and trench mouth
Appears in individuals in the same unhealthy state and
frequently occurs in the college students around the time of final
examinations
26. PERIODONTITIS
Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis (NUP)
HIV periodontitis
Not limited to HIV patients, but is also seen in patients who are
severely malnourished and immunosuppressed
Often in severe pain, sites bleed easily, and tissue and bone
destruction is extensive
27. PERIODONTAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
The first appointment with the periodontist is often an information-gathering appointment
After completing the medical history, the patient is seated in the treatment room for an extraoral
and intraoral examination
Radiographs and impressions are taken and periodontal screening is completed
Developing rapport with the patient is essential for successful treatment; the patient must have
confidence in the dentist and the staff
The patient has responsibility in the treatment of periodontal disease and should be educated
and motivated
Importance of following OHI
Diet suggestions and modifications
Personal habit changes
Routine office visits
28. MEDICAL DENTAL HISTORY
Gives the operator and the patient the opportunity to learn about each other
The operator gains information about
Why the patient is seeking treatment
If there is a systemic condition
TB, HIV, AIDS, or diabetes
How the patient feels about his or her teeth
Previous dental treatment
If the patient has any oral habits that have contributed to the present oral
condition
29. MEDICAL DENTAL HISTORY
The patient has the opportunity to ask questions of the dentist and
gain an understanding of what is involved with periodontal
treatment
The patients history must be accurate and complete
A history checklist should open the way for significant conversation
between the patient, the DA, and/or the dentist
30. MEDICAL HISTORY
Chief complaints
Why did you come to the periodontist?
What areas of your mouth are causing you concern?
Any pain?
31. MEDICAL HISTORY
Medical history
Are you ill at this time?
Currently undergoing any medical treatments?
Medications?
Allergies?
List of conditions, diseases, ect to choose from
32. MEDICAL HISTORY
Oral History
Extractions? Restorations?
Any problems after dental treatment?
Any problems with your teeth, such as bleeding gums, pain,
mobility, sensitivity?
33. MEDICAL HISTORY
Oral Habits
Grinding, clenching, or mouth breathing?
Do you smoke?
Do you use alcohol or drugs?
34. MEDICAL HISTORY
Family History
History of periodontal disease?
Oral Hygiene
Which brushing technique do you use?
Do you floss?
What type of toothbrush and toothpaste do you use?
Any kind of oral hygiene aids?
35. CLINICAL EXAMINATION
Includes
An extraoral exanimation of the face and neck
An intraoral examination of the tongue, palate, buccal
mucosa, the teeth, and the oropharynx area
The periodontal examination
36. EXTRAORAL EXAMINATION
Includes observation of the skin and lips and
palpation of the lymph nodes and the
temporomandibular joint
37. INTRAORAL EXAMINATION
Combines viewing and palpitating the tissues in the oral cavity
The operator looks for abnormalities in the color, size, texture, and
consistency of all tissues
Includes an oral cancer screening
The condition of the teeth and any prosthetic appliances are
examined, noting any areas that might cause or contribute to
periodontal disease
Any necessary treatment is recorded in the patients chart
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38. PERIODONTAL EXAMINATION
A thorough examination of the periodontium using
periodontal charts
Theses depict the condition of the patient’s periodontal
tissues
Charting is either completed manually or on a computer
The oral cavity is examined, and information is gathered
by the dentist or hygienist while the DA records the
information on the periodontal chart
39. PERIODONTAL EXAMINATION
Patient oral hygiene is evaluated
Periodontal probing measures the depth of the periodontal pocket
(depth of the sulcus) with a periodontal probe
When the depth is greater than 3mm, it is termed a periodontal
pocket
Six sites are probed and recorded on each tooth
3 sites on the facial, and 3 sites on the lingual
Probe is inserted unto the sulcus until the operator feels
resistance
Calibrations on the probe measure the depth of the pocket
40. PERIODONTAL EXAMINATION
Tooth mobility measures movement of the tooth within the socket
Furcation involvement measures destruction of interradicular bone
in the furcation area of the multirooted teeth
Appearance of the gingiva is evaluated in terms of color, size,
shape, texture, positon, consistency, bleeding, and amount of
exudate
Bleeding during probing
Recession of the gingival margin
Occlusion is evaluated and described
41. PERIODONTAL SCREENING AND RECORDING SYSTEM (PSR)
Another method that is used to evaluate the periodontal health of
a patient
Designed to provide a simple, standardized system to effectively
screen and provide for detection of periodontal disease
Not meant to replace the traditional periodontal exam, but it does
indicate when a partial or full periodontal eval is needed
Involved dividing the mouth into sextant sections
A specially designed probe is used
All six areas on each tooth are probed, but only the highest
screening score in each sextant is recorded
42. RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION
Radiographs show the teeth and the level and position of
the alveolar bone
When periodontal disease is present, the alveolar bone
recedes both vertically and/or horizontally
X-rays must be as dimensionally accurate as possible
Usually, a full-mouth series is taken; panoramic
radiographs are also taken as an adjunct
43. PRESENTATION OF TREATMENT PLAN
Periodontist determines the appropriate treatment plan
for the patient
Charts, radiographs, study models, and photographs are
used to educate the patient at a consultation appointment
The patients role in the treatment in discussed
Must be actively involved in the treatment and
motivated to follow the home-care plan and keep
treatment appointments
44. CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS
Most patients have an excellent response to mechanical removal of plaque
and calculus from the tooth root surface
For those that do not respond to the removal of deposits, and/or for those
that have aggressive forms of perio, the periodontist may also prescribe
therapeutic agents
Including antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Administered days to weeks before surgical procedures and during and after
nonsurgical treatments
The anti-inflammatory drugs reduce the level of inflammation
Ibuprofen and aspirin
45. PERIODONTAL INSTRUMENTS
Periodontal instruments are designed to probe, scrape,
file, and cut the hard surfaces of the teeth, alveolar bone,
and soft tissues of the gingiva
Must be kept sharp
Usually the hygienist is responsible for maintaining
periodontal hand instruments
46. INSTRUMENT SHARPENING
Sharp edges make the operators work easier and faster,
improve the quality of the procedures, and enhance
patient comfort
Can be done manually or mechanically
47. PERIODONTAL PROBES
The primary instrument used in the periodontal
examination
Is used to measure the depth of the periodontal pockets
Also, recession, bleeding, or exudate
Calibrations on the probe are in millimeters and vary
depending on the manufacturer and operators preference
Marking may be indentations or color coded
50. EXPLORERS
Used to detect and locate
calculus, tooth irregularities,
faulty margins on
restorations, and furcation
involvement
Gives the operator the best
tactile information
assessment
Working ends are thing and
sharp
51. CURETTES
A hand instrument
used for removing
subgingival calculus
and smoothing the
root surface
Working end has a
cutting edge on one
or both sides and
the end is rounded
Designed to adapt
to the curves of the
root surfaces
52. SCALERS
Hand instruments
that are used to
removed hard
deposits such as
supragingival and
subgingival calculus
from the teeth
Working end of a
scaler has two sharp
edges that come to a
point
54. FILES
Used in a pulling motion interproximally to remove
calculus and for root planning
Also used to remove overhanging margins of dental
restoration
55. ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENTS
Used to remove hard deposits, stains, and debris during scaling,
and root-planning procedures
Typically used as an adjunct to manual scaling procedures
They generate high-power vibrations to a headpiece with a variety
of tips
These vibrations cause calculus to fracture and be dislodged
Cause heat, the units have cooling systems that circulate water
through the hand pieces and out openings at the tip
The water spray cools and also flushes the area
57. AIR POLISHING SYSTEMS
Method used by the dentist or the hygienist to polish the
teeth following a prophy
Primary objective of polishing is to remove extrinsic stain,
supragingival plaque and soft debris while polishing the tooth
surface
Also used to clean the tooth prior to sealant placement and
bonding procedures
Uses a fine powder abrasive, air that is delivered under
pressure, and water through the nozzle of the hand piece
63. PERIODONTAL SCISSORS, RONGEURS, AND FORCEPS
Periodontal scissors: used during periodontal surgery,
mainly to remove tags of tissue and to trim margins
Rongeurs: hinged pliers used to shape the soft tissue
Tissue forceps: used to retract tissue or to hold the tissue
in place
64. LASERS
A medical device that generates a precise beam of
concentrated light energy
Dentist must complete training to become qualified to use
lasers
Uses include procedures on hard and soft tissues
66. OCCLUSAL ADJUSTMENT
Involve adjustment of the occlusal surface to
eliminate detrimental forces and to provide
functional forces for stimulation of a healthy
periodontium
67. SCALING AND POLISHING
Purpose is to remove plaque, calculus, and stains
This procedure is called prophylaxis
Can be performed by the dentist or hygienist
Depending on the state Dental Practice Act, DA’s can
remove supragingival deposits and/or perform the coronal
polish
68. ROOT PLANING
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After the plaque and calculus are removed from the periodontal
pocket and root surface, the cementum is often rough and
irregular
This provides a surface ideal for accumulation of plaque and
calculus formation
The roughness is removed by root planning
This is a process of planning or shaving the root surface with
curettes and other periodontal instruments to leave a smooth root
surface
Anesthetic is sometimes given to the patients for comfort
69. GINGIVAL CURETTAGE
A procedure that involves scraping the inner gingival walls
of the periodontal pockets to removed inflamed tissue and
debris
70. POSTOPERATIVE TREATMENT
The DA, following the dentists directions, will give the patient
postoperative instructions including:
Pain control: depending on the extent of the procedure and
tissues involved
Oral hygiene
Antibacterial therapy: rinse; also fluorides because they have
bactericidal effects against the formation of plaque
Diet and smoking: avoid spicy foods, citrus fruits, and alcohol; no
smoking-irritates the tissues and delays the healing process
71. SURGICAL PERIODONTAL PROCEDURES
Preoperative instructions
Gingivectomy
Gingivoplasty
Periodontal Flap Surgery
Osseous Surgery
Mucogingival Surgery
Gingival Grafting
Frenectomy
Guided Tissue Regeneration
72. GINGIVECTOMY
Surgical removal of diseased gingival tissue that forms the
periodontal pocket
The pocket must be eliminated to prevent the
accumulation of debris and bacteria
Performed by a periodontist
73. GINGIVOPLASTY
Reshaping the gingival tissue to remove deformities such
as clefts, craters, and enlargements
Does not involve the removal of periodontal pockets; it is
completed to recontour the gingiva and often
immediately follows a gingivectomy
74. PERIODONTAL FLAP SURGERY
Involves surgically separating the gingiva from the underlying
tissue
Once the tissue is retraced, the periodontist has good visibility
and access to bone, tooth, and the tooth roots
When the flap is retracted, the diseased tissue and debris are
removed, the roots are planed, and the alveolar bone is
trimmed and contoured
A periodontal dressing may be applied to protect the surgical
site
75. OSSEOUS SURGERY
Removes defects/deformities in the bone cause by periodontal disease and
other related conditions
Bone grafting: offers some hope to restore lost bone and regeneration of a
functional attachment of the periodontium
Several types of bone replacement grafts
Autogenous: cortical can cancellous bone extracted from intraoral and extraoral sites
Allogeneic: tissue transplanted between people of the same species
Xenogeneic: tissues from a different species (cows and pigs are most often used for
humans)
Alloplastic: various synthetic materials
Autogenous have the best results
76. MUCOGINGIVAL SURGERY
Reconstructive surgery on the gingiva and/or mucosa
tissues
Two common examples of mucogingival surgery are
gingival grafting and the frenectomy
77. GINGIVAL GRAFTING
Tissue is taken from one site and placed on another
A graft is the then obtained from the donor site, often the palate
area
This graft is positioned carefully and sutured securely in place
78. FRENECTOMY
Is a complete removal of
the frenum, including the
attachment to the
underlying bone
The frenum many be
removed if it is attached
too close to the marginal
gingiva
79. GUIDED TISSUE REGENERATION
Uses barrier membranes to maintain a space between the
gingival flap and the root surface of the tooth in order for
tissues to regenerate in a periodontal defect
80. PERIODONTAL DRESSING
Are placed after periodontal surgical procedures
Do not have any medicinal qualities; they are bandages used to
protect the tissue during the healing process
Objective of the periodontal dressing
Minimizing postoperative infection and hemorrhage
Protecting the tissues during mastication
Covering the surgical site in order to reduce pain due to trauma or
irritation
Providing support for teeth that are mobile
Helping to hold flaps in position
81. TYPES OF PERIODONTAL DRESSINGS
Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Materials
Powder or liquid form that can be mixed before the procedure and stored for later use
Eugenol can cause an allergic reaction
Noneugenol Materials
Two-paste system: one tube of base and one tube of accelerator
Do not cause sensitivity problems
Light-cured Periodontal Dressing
Comes in syringes
Placed over the tissues and then light cured
Gelatin-base Dressings
Good stability and dissolve in 24-48 hours
82. PERIODONTAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The patient determines the success of the treatment by
being committed and following the designed therapy
Perio disease is an ongoing process, but continual care
maintains the status of periodontal health after surgery
Dedicated home oral-hygiene routines and periodic visits
to the dentist are necessary for successful periodontal care