Periodontal Case Studies Analysis

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In Case 3, the BPE score indicates the presence of:

  • Severe Periodontitis
  • Mild Periodontitis
  • Moderate Periodontitis (correct)
  • Gingivitis

What is the main risk factor identified in Case 4?

  • Smoking
  • Plaque score
  • Stress (correct)
  • High blood pressure

Which case presents a higher risk for periodontal disease progression?

  • Cannot be determined from the information provided
  • Case 3
  • Case 4 (correct)
  • Both cases present equal risk

What is a plausible reason for the higher plaque score and bleeding score in Case 4 compared to Case 3?

<p>Case 4's occupation is more stressful (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the "Diagnostic Statement" section in these case studies?

<p>To categorize and assess the patient's periodontal health status (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Periodontal disease extent

Refers to the severity and range of periodontal disease in a patient.

Bleeding Score

Percentage indicating the presence of bleeding upon probing gums.

Plaque Score

Percentage of tooth surfaces covered by plaque.

BPE (Basic Periodontal Examination)

A screening tool for assessing the health of periodontal tissues.

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Risk Factor Assessment

Evaluation of factors that may contribute to periodontal disease.

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Study Notes

Case Study 3

  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 45
  • Occupation: Bus driver
  • Medical History (MH): Nil to note
  • Social History: Never smoked
  • Plaque Score: 8%
  • Bleeding Score: 6%
  • BPE (Bleeding Pocket Examination): 323 (two pockets above 5mm on teeth 26 and 16 distal)
  • 322 (two pockets above 5mm on teeth 26 and 16 distal)

Case Study 4

  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 40
  • Occupation: Lawyer
  • Medical History (MH): High blood pressure under review
  • Social History: Nil relevant, very stressed (10/10)
  • Plaque Score: 30%
  • Bleeding Score: 25%
  • BPE (Bleeding Pocket Examination): 444
  • 444

Diagnostic Statement

  • Category: Extent, Staging, Grading, Current Periodontal Status, Risk Factor Assessment
  • Outcome: (Outcome information is missing from the provided images. )

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