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Bio Basis
Soft tissue
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Biology
Undergraduate 3
09/24/2008

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The 2 types of diagnosis in periodontics
Definition
-Clinical
-Radiographic
Term
Clinical diagnosis in periodontics include (4)
Definition
Perio Probing
gingival index
mobility charting
eval of attached gingiva
Term
Some benefits to using radiology to diagnose in periodontics are (5)
Definition
creates a permanent record
ONLY tool to visualize bone
can assess bone support by measure bone
Adjunct diagnostic aid
provides a visual image
Term
Why choose radiography? (3)
Definition
diagnosis
TX plan
Prognosis
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Radiographs can diagnose (8)
Definition
extent of bone loss; irritating factors like calculus overhangs; defective restorations; root anatomy; proximity of teeth- sinuses; furcation, loss of lamina dura, pulp lesions
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radiographs are useful in prognosis beacuse (2)
Definition
can assess Tx outcomes
Osseointegration- Implants
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