9/17: Etiology of Periodontal Disease Flashcards
What is inflammation of gingival tissues, plaque is primary etiologic factor?
Gingivitis
Does gingivitis have attachment loss?
No
What is dental plaque-induced gingival disease?
most common, cessation of oral hygiene leads to gingivitis in 2-3 weeks
What are 3 things gingival diseases can be modified by?
- Systemic factors
- Medications
- Malnutrition
What can cause gingival disease systemically?
Endocrine
How can pregnancy cause gingivitis?
Due to hormonal imbalances
- occurs in 30%
- resolves after delivery
What bacteria is associated with gingivitis and pregnancy?
Increase in aerobic and anaerobic P. intermedia
How can you get gingival disease due to medications?
Gingival overgrowth due to anticonvulsant drugs
How can malnutrition cause gingivitis?
Deficiency in vitamin C
Describe non-plaquque-induced gingival disease
Autoimmune, idiopathic, fungi, bacteria, genetic
What is localized gingivitis?
less than 30% of remaining teeth involved
What is generalized gingivitis?
more than 30% of remaining teeth involved
What does marginal gingivitis involve?
Gingival margin
What does papillary gingivitis involve?
Interdental papillae
What does diffuse gingivitis effect?
gingival margin, attached gingiva, interdental papillae
What is hyperplasia?
increase in number of cells resulting in increased volume
What is hypertrophy?
increase in tissue size resulting from increase cell size