2 - GCF Flashcards
1
Q
What forces GCF out of vasculature
A
Intravascular pressure
2
Q
GCF flow rate increases ______X w/ inflammation
A
30
3
Q
5 defense mechanisms of gingiva
A
Epithelial barrier High rate of cell turnover Leukocyte migration Saliva GCF
4
Q
What causes change to exudate
What increases in the GCF at this time
A
Inflammation
Plasma proteins
5
Q
Filter paper strips stained w/ ____ for GCF
A
Ninhydrin
6
Q
Transmit time of GCF
A
1 minute 25 seconds from 5mm pocket
7
Q
Flow of GCF in health
A
8 uL/hour
8
Q
Flow of GCF in gingivitis
A
14 uL/hour
9
Q
Flow of GCF in moderate periodontitis
A
29 uL/hour
10
Q
Flow of GCF in advanced periodontitis
A
44 uL/hour
11
Q
Flow rates according to who
A
Goodson
12
Q
Main component of GCF
A
Cellular elements
13
Q
% PMNs
% monocytes
% lymphocytes
A
95%
2-3%
1-2%
14
Q
Electrolytes in GCF
A
Na
K
Ca
Mg
15
Q
Bacterial agents in GCF
A
Endotoxin H2S Organic acids Collagenase Hyaluronidase
