Virtual perio-clinic
Clinical scenario-based questions
Patient
A male patient, DOB 1995 complains on bleeding on brushing, bad breath and recurrent discomfort and pain associated with posterior sites of the lower jaw.
Medical history:
Taking Nurofen while in pain, e.g. headache, suffers from chronic sinusitis
Family history:
Nil
Social history:
International student, studying Mathematics, currently year 2. Non-smoker, non-alcoholic. Noticed that usually breathes through his mouth
Dental:
Regular dental visits while back home, however since has started studying does not have time for regular dental check-up. No tooth loss so far.
Initial examination results:
SBI >50%, API>70%,
PSR
| 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 4 |
Periodontal chart principal findings:
All present teeth affected
Greatest PD = 7mm
BOP + on majority of sites
GR – nil
Gingival margin – 4-5mm coronal to the CEJ due to swelling
No clinically detectable furcation involvement
Clinical images
OPG
BW
Virtual perio-clinic quiz
Results
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#1. What is full periodontal diagnosis according to the latest classification from 2017?
#2. How would you describe bone loss in this case?
#3. Which of the proposed periodontal treatment plans would be most suitable for the case?
