Your new patient has generalized moderate bone loss, 4-7mm p…

Your new patient has generalized moderate bone loss, 4-7mm probe depths with 1-2mm generalized recession. The calculus is supragingival as seen in the photo, but is also subgingival and radiographic generalized. Write out a plan of action to complete the scaling for this patient to complete a quadrant of scaling and root planing. Start with a discussion of whether you would use the ultrasonic and if so, what inserts and power. Then talk through which hand instrument(s) you would use for the anterior and which instrument(s) for the posteriors.  There is not one perfect answer, I just want you to lay out a plan that you would use that you feel would be effective.

You are conducting a head and neck exam on your new patient….

You are conducting a head and neck exam on your new patient.  There is a variation of normal in each of these photos to recognize and record for the buccal and labial mucosa. Please match the terminology with the photo for this keratinized line on the left buccal mucosa.