Kerri Question 1 of 6Case: Answer the following 6 questions…

Kerri Question 1 of 6Case: Answer the following 6 questions using the following case information. A 21-year-old female patient is on your schedule for localized D4342, and you’re reviewing the notes/clinical findings from the assessment appointment that was completed by another clinician. The patient admits to “forgetting” to brush. Her medical history has no major findings. The periodontal examination notes completed last appointment by another clinician states generalized edematous and erythematous gingiva with 1-4 mm probing depths recorded, generalized bleeding, and no recession. The last cleaning was a year ago, and patient presents with heavy plaque. When reviewing the radiographs taken, you see absolutely NO signs of radiographic bone destruction or loss, or alveolar bone changes. Use your knowledge of periodontal disease and patient assessment to best answer the questions below. What is the most important part of therapy for this patient?

Richard Question 1 of 3Use the following case information fo…

Richard Question 1 of 3Use the following case information for the next 3 questions. A 50-year-old male returns for a six-month recall visit. A previous pocket depth of tooth #30 mesial lingual was (4mm) with an absence of BOP. The new probing depth is (6mm) on the mesial lingual with BOP, there is no recession at the site, but there is crestal bone fuzziness on the updated radiograph. The patient brushes and flosses regularly but has noticed bleeding with flossing. He also states he is currently trying to stop smoking and is under a lot of stress. The increased pocket depth and current bleeding indicate: