You are performing a periodontal screening on a new patient…

You are performing a periodontal screening on a new patient using the PSR scoring. Here are the scores that you determined for this patient. Use this information to answer the next 5 questions. 2 1 4 3 2 3* QUESTION: In which sextant is there bleeding, but no calculus present?

CASE STUDY #2: You are seeing a new patient and are completi…

CASE STUDY #2: You are seeing a new patient and are completing their periodontal and caries charting in AxiUm.  After completing the charting, you are discussing your findings with the dental hygiene and dental faculty clinic instructors.  The patient has several areas of concern, both periodontally and restoratively, so you have a lot to discuss.  Remember that you will need to use the appropriate professional dental terminology in your discussion to demonstrate your knowledge.  Use this scenario to answer the next 5 questions. QUESTION: What soft tissue are you contacting when you reach the base of the sulcus/pocket with the periodontal probe?