ICP-26 Assessment of Periodontal Disease

Question 1

What is the definition of peridontitis

Answer 1

An infectious disease resulting in inflammation within the supporting tissues of the teeth, progressive dettachment and bone loss; characterised by pocket formation and/or recession of the gingivae

Question 2

What are the 3 stages/components of periodontitis

Answer 2

1. Bacterial component
2. Can interact with host cells and elicit inflammatory response
3. Can lead to clinical sequelae like pocket formation, bone loss and tooth mobility