Ch. 3 introduction to periodontal disease Flashcards
Periodontum is composed of (4)
- gingiva/gum
- cementum
- periodontal ligament
- alveolar bone
The function of the periodontum
to anchor teeth to the bones of the jaw
etiology of periodontal disease ? (3)
bacterial
- gain access to space between tooth and gingiva
- proliferate producing inflammation and destruction of tissues
Bacteria can or cannot cause periodontal disease by themselves
can not
What do bacteria need to be able to cause periodontal disease? (4)
- susceptible person (genetic disposition)
- adequate environemnt: tobacco/stress/poor oral hygiene
Which diseases are associated with greater severity of periodontal disease? (2)
- diabetes
- heart disease
The first sign to appear in the early stages of periodontal disease is…
gingivitis
What symptoms occur with gingivitis? (3)
- redness
- inflammation
- bleeding when brushing or spontaneously
What are the signs of when gingivits progresses into periodontitis? (7)
- retraction of the gingiva (longer teeth)
- mobility of teeth
- diastemas
- sensitivity to cold
- pain
- halitosis
- abcess and fistula
The principal sign of periodontal disease distinguishing it from gingivitis is… (2)
- loss of tissue and bone (attachment)
- causes the creation of periodontal pocket
How do we diagnose periodontal disease?
using periodontal probe to measure periodontal pockets
cementum is only found in the
roots
enamel is only found in the
crown
In the patients first visit, ________ is done and the
values obtained will be written down in the periodontal
chart and then….
- periodontal probing
- value is a reference during and after treatment to determine if disease has been established or not
Periodontal chart is replaced every… why? (2)
6 months
-to compare values before during and after treatment
