aggressive periodontitis

Question 1

aggressive periodontits was previously known as….

Answer 1

early onset periodontits, juvenile periodontitis, rapidly progressive periodontitis

Question 2

which bacteria may be elevated in aggressive periodontitis

Answer 2

A actinomycetemcomitans, P gingivalis

Question 3

which sites do you generally find localized aggressive periodontits?

Answer 3

first molar/incicor with interproximal attachment loss on at least 2 other permanent teeth, one of which is a first molar, and involving no more than 2 teeth other than first molars and incisors

Question 4

LAP clinical features are…

Answer 4

lack of inflammation despite the deep periodontal pockets,
minimal plaque
distolabial migration of maxillary incisors

Question 5

LAP signs and symptoms

Answer 5

vertical loss of alveolar bone around first molars & incisors
arc shaped loss of alveolar bone
deep pain during mastication

Question 6

whats the most important microorganism culperit of LAP?

Answer 6

actinomycetemcomitans

Question 7

Generalized aggressive periodontitis is ……..

Answer 7

interproximal attachment loss affecting at least 3 permanent teeth other than first molars and incisors

Question 8

GAP clinical features

Answer 8

inflamed & ulcerated gingival bleeding spontaneously occuring, supperation
deep probing depths
may have weight loss , mental depression and malaise

Question 9

which microorgs are frequently found in GAP?

Answer 9

actinomycetemcomitans, gingivalis, forsythus

Question 10

which acts faster? chronic or aggressive periodontitis?

Answer 10

aggressive