Right handed operator
Content
Periodontal cassette
Contains a set of instruments used for diagnosis, treatment and maintenance of patients with gingivitis and periodontal diseases
Operator seating charts
Tables
Gracey curettess
Design characteristics
Air-polishing devices
Slurry of pressurised air, water and powder of different abrasiveness are used to removal of biofilm and stains from the tooth/root/implant surface
Power driven instruments
Modern power-driven instruments are as effective as hand instruments in removing of biofilm, extrinsic stains and calculus deposits
Quiz
PerioPal quiz is a single best answer quiz that covers a wide range of topics in periodontics.
Basics of instrumentation
Principles of scaling
Sequence of treatment
Concept of facing and averted surface
Concept of facing and averted surface
Hand scaling
Anterior sickle scaler
Posterior sickle scaler
Finger rest reminder
& Instrument grasp
Patient position
Basic position for upper and lower jaw
(debridement)
“chin up”
“chin down or chin close to chest”
(debridement)
“chin up”
“chin down or chin close to chest”
iPerioPal will assist you to consolidate your knowledge and advance it further through suggested readings. It can assist you to apply your theoretical knowledge while making diagnosis and planning therapy in “virtual perio-clinic”.