Do you believe it consists of going subgingival, even in localized 5mm pockets? I need a website that states either. I'm a new graduate of dental hygiene and I believe that a prophy can include going subging. to get the pt clean w/o doing SRP. That's what I was taught, but I can't seem to find it in writing.
2007-06-07 13:06:20 · 5 answers · asked by Jennifer 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Hi. I agree with you.
I don't think that localized 5mm pockets are a reason to diagnose SRP. For a couple of reasons.
First, there can be a 1mm discrepency depending on how you angle the probe. So, would you SRP 4mm pockets? No.
Second, just because there are 5mm pockets doesn't mean perio. They could be pseudopockets.
Also, I think you end up going slightly sub on ANY prophy. It's just part of the game...
Just my opinion. Not sure you'll find it in writing...
2007-06-07 14:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by chilerin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of doing a prophy without going subgingival! Doing only supra is a disservice to our patients who will eventually end up with pockets greater than 5mm if we're not doing 6MRC subg prophys! Good luck in the search for getting it in writing!
2007-06-07 14:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by lloydRDH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop Infections Heal Teeth - http://DentalBook.uzaev.com/?dSCu
2016-06-29 11:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by Debra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. Look in the RDH issue from last sping I think or call the ADA and they will point you in the right direction
2007-06-07 15:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by not-so--dumb--blonde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELLO,
THIS COMES FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. GOING SUBGINGIVAL W/O DOING THE SCLALING ASPECT IS AN UNWRITTEN PRACTICE IN A DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS.
2007-06-07 13:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋