ILA Revision

Question 1

What would you mention to a patient who has periodontitis?

Answer 1

1. Periodontitis - a disease that destroys the bone underneath the tooth
2. Usually occurs from bacteria aggrevating the gums
3. Aggrevating the gums leads to inflammatory condition - gingivitis
4. When gingivitis is present with some underlying risk factors such as smoking, diabetes or immunuesupressed organism - periodontitis is caused
5. Periodontitis is caused by the immune system trying to fight off the bacteria in the plaque - but not bring very mindful of the surrounding tissue
6. Unfortunatley periodontitis is irreverisble - but if proper treatment - it can be slowed down or even arrested - thus we need to collaborate on this issure