How to prepare for Periodontics Practical exams

Next comes perio.

The Chunk of calculus is out and you are done!

♦ Patient requirements are very important in Perio.

♦ Always search for a periodontically involved patient, with relevant findings.

Example: Recession, Mobility, patients with sensitivity as chief complaint.

♦ Avoid patients with heavy tobacco stains, as it adds up to the poor presentation of your case in front of examiner.

♦ Try not to lacerate the gingiva during hand scaling, keep the area as clean as possible.

It becomes easier for the examiner to mark you better.

♦ Your viva will include all relevant findings present in the patient’s mouth, so examine well and identify them appropriately.

♦ When you get confused with fluorosis and hypoplasia, the regional history will clear out the confusion.

♦ Always check for TFO whenever you see attrition and facets.

♦ Avoid choosing patients with heavy calculus, as it becomes difficult to time yourself even though you might get a small quadrant to scale!

♦ Be thorough with brushing techniques and their demonstration.

♦ Remember, all you’ve got to do is neatly remove the calculus and make your case presentable!