Overview

Overview

1. Basic Periodontal Examination

   • Basic Periodonatal Examination
   • Two WHO probe types?
     • WHO probes

2. Healthy periodontium?

   • Pink in colour
   • Stippled
   • Triangular interdental papilla
   • Knife-edged gingival margin
   • No recession
   • Probing depth <2mm
   • Firm

3. Classification of Gingivitis

   • Classification of Gingivitis

4. Clinical signs of Gingivitis?

   • Erythema (redness)
   • Loss of contour and stippling
   • Oedema
   • False pocketing
   • Bad taste
   • Halitosis
   • Bleeding

5. Clinical signs of Periodontitis

   • Gingival recession
   • Drifting of teeth
   • Suppuration (pus)
   • Tooth mobility