Study Notes

Blood Groups Blood groups are created by molecules present on the surface of red blood cells (and often on other cells as well). The ABO Blood Groups The ABO blood groups are the most important in assuring safe blood transfusions. Blood Group Antigens on RBCs Antibodies in Serum Genotypes A A Anti-B AA or AO …

Full Mouth Debridement (Quirynen) Scaling in 2 appointments within 24 hours Tongue brushing with 1% chlorhexidine gel 0.2% chlorhexidine rinse 1% chlorhexidine pocket irrigation Oral Hygiene Tools Toothbrush Bristle Diameter: Soft: 0.007" (0.2 mm) Medium: 0.012" (0.3 mm) Hard: 0.014" (0.4 mm) Brushing Techniques: Roll: Modified Stillman Circular: Fones Vertical: Leonard Horizontal: Scrub Scaling Instruments Gr…

Non-epithelial cysts (not true cysts) Solitary bone cyst Radiology The solitary bone cyst appears as a well-defined but non-corticated radiolucency. Typically, it has little effect on adjacent structures and 'arches' up between the roots of teeth . The inferior dental canal may not be displaced, but the cortical margins of the canal may be lost where it overlies the lesion. Expansion is rare. Pathology The cyst is lined by fibrovascul…

Automated Probing Systems Automated probing systems have become increasingly important in periodontal assessments, providing enhanced accuracy and efficiency in measuring pocket depths and clinical attachment levels. This lecture will focus on the Florida Probe System, the Foster-Miller Probe, and the Toronto Automated Probe, discussing their features, advantages, and limitations. 1. Florida Probe System Overview: The Florida Probe System is an au…

TOXOPLASMOSIS Infection with Toxoplasma gondii, causing a spectrum of manifestations ranging from asymptomatic benign lymphadenopathy to life-threatening CNS disease, chorioretinitis, and mental retardation. Symptomatic infections may present in several ways Acute toxoplasmosis may mimic infectious mononucleosis with lymphadenopathy, fever, malaise, myalgia, hepatosplenomegaly, and pharyngitis. Atypical lymphocytosis, mild anemia, leukopenia, and slightly …