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What is one primary purpose of the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE)?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the BPE?
What feature is assessed by the BPE?
What should the BPE not be used for?
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Who developed the Basic Periodontal Examination?
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What does the BPE provide in terms of treatment recommendations?
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Which of the following is a feature found on a WHO probe related to the BPE?
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What is the frequency of BPE guideline revisions?
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What is the stem of BPE derived from?
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What is the purpose of knowing pocket depth during a periodontal assessment?
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Which factor can be visually assessed, but is not recorded?
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What is the recommended pressure range for using a WHO/BPE probe?
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How does the ball end of the probe benefit the patient?
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What should not be used during the periodontal assessment according to the BPE guidelines?
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What is assessed to provide tailored oral hygiene to the patient?
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What is the significance of bleeding on probing?
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What is the black band at the base and top of the WHO/BPE probe used for?
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Which of the following is NOT used in periodontal assessment?
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What is the role of radiographs in the periodontal assessment process?
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What is the range of the walking stroke in millimeters?
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When recording a Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE), which teeth are typically excluded?
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How is a sextant defined for a Basic Periodontal Examination?
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What should be done if only one tooth is present in a sextant?
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What is indicated by a ‘*’ when assessing teeth in a sextant?
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When performing a BPE, who is responsible for recording results?
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Which patients typically do not require a BPE?
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What is the primary purpose of a full periodontal assessment?
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What does the presence of ‘-’ signify in a sextant?
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At what point should a BPE be recorded for every non-periodontal patient?
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What is required for a Code 4 periodontal assessment?
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What does 'PMPR' stand for in the context of Code 4 treatment?
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Which of the following BPE codes indicates the highest level of periodontal treatment needs?
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In the summary chart of BPE scoring, what might the presence of '7mm*' indicate?
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What aspect of treatment should be tailored for a patient in Code 4?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a full periodontal assessment for Code 4?
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What is indicated for a patient with a BPE score of Code 0?
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Which is a characteristic of a BPE score of Code 1?
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What is the probing depth range associated with a BPE Code 2?
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What should be prioritized when treating a patient with BPE Code 2?
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What is the characteristic of a BPE Code 3?
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How should a clinician react if a patient's BPE indicates Code 4?
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Which statement is true for a BPE score of Code 1?
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What is the primary goal of the treatment for a Code 1 scoring?
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What is recommended if a patient is scored as BPE Code 2?
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What BPE score indicates both calculus and probing depth between 3.5mm and 5.5mm?
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Study Notes
Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE)
- The BPE is a simple periodontal screening tool used to determine the level of further examination needed.
- The BPE is a minimum standard for the initial periodontal assessment.
- The BPE was developed by the British Society of Periodontology in 1986.
- The BPE is not prescriptive but provides a minimum standard of care for the initial periodontal assessment.
- The BPE should be used for screening only, not for diagnosis.
- The BPE is not for monitoring patients undergoing periodontal treatment.
- The BPE is not a treatment outcome measure.
- It can be used to indicate whether a full periodontal assessment is required.
Limitations of the BPE
- The BPE does not provide a diagnosis.
- The BPE does not monitor treatment progress.
- The BPE does not provide a full assessment of periodontal health.
What is assessed during a BPE?
- Bleeding on probing: This assesses inflammation and poor oral hygiene.
- Pocket depths: This determines if further periodontal assessment is needed – assesses if the pocket depth is greater than 3.5mm.
- Presence and location of calculus/overhangs: This allows for tailored oral hygiene advice to patients, as this can be a retention factor for plaque.
BPE Probe
- BPE probe has a ball end (0.5mm) for reducing trauma to the patient.
- The probe has two black bands: the first black band is between 3.5mm and 5.5mm.
- The second black band is not used.
- The probe is used with a pressure of 20-25g.
- The probe should be used with a 'walking stroke'.
- The BPE should be recorded in sextants, excluding the third molars unless the first and/or second molar is missing.
- A '-' is used to signify that there are no teeth accountable in a sextant.
- A '*' is used to denote furcation involvement.
- The BPE should be recorded on every new patient, but not on patients already receiving periodontal treatment.
- Clinicians should carry out their own BPE during each appointment.
BPE Codes
- Code 0: No pockets greater than 3.5mm, no calculus or overhangs, no bleeding on probing.
- Code 1: No pockets greater than 3.5mm, no calculus or overhangs, bleeding on probing.
- Code 2: No pockets greater than 3.5mm, presence of calculus or overhangs, no bleeding on probing.
- Code 3: Pocket depth of 3.5mm to 5.5mm; black band partly visible.
- Code 4: Pocket depth greater than 5.5mm; black band completely invisible.
Treatment based on BPE codes
- Code 0: No treatment required. Encourage good oral hygiene.
- Code 1: Oral hygiene education and advice.
- Code 2: Tailored oral hygiene advice. Remove secondary local factors, such as calculus and overhangs.
- Code 3: Full periodontal assessment required.
- Code 4: Full periodontal assessment required.
- Code 3 and 4:** Furcation involvement.
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This quiz covers the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE), a simple screening tool developed by the British Society of Periodontology. Participants will learn about the purpose, limitations, and assessment criteria of the BPE. It's designed for those interested in understanding initial periodontal assessments in dental practice.