Epidemiology of Gingival Diseases Flashcards
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This is a study of health and disease in populations and how the states are influence by heredity, biology, physical, and biological ways of living
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Epidemiology
2
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Indices are used to assess 4 periodontal problems
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A. Degree of inflammation of the gingival tissues
B. Degree of periodontal destruction
C. Amount of plaque accumulated
D. Amount of calculus present
3
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2 components of oral hygiene index by Greene and Vermillion
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A. Debris index
B. Calculus index
4
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This is the probability that an individual will acquire a specific disease in a given period
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Risk
5
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Refers to risk factors that cannot be modified
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Risk determinants
6
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The gingival unit is divided into 3 component parts
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A. Papillary gingiva
B. Marginal gingiva
C. Attached gingiva
